10 Bible Verses to Escape Depression

Wanting to give up, to throw in the towel, telling yourself you won't make it; so many thoughts that push us toward depression. When we go through difficulties and let ourselves be overwhelmed by these dark times, we quickly become discouraged. Facing this feeling of weariness, we can and must react. Are you wondering where to draw this new strength to start afresh? "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31) This is the secret to break free from oppression and smile at life again. Words from the Bible are true fortifiers, capable of boosting our morale so we continue giving our best. Here are 10 Bible passages that help us overcome depression.

10 Encouraging Bible Words to Stop Feeling Depressed

It Is Possible to Rise Again

"For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." (Proverbs 24:16)

As Long as We Live, We Can Still Hope

"Anyone who is among the living has hope—even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!" (Ecclesiastes 9:4)

Take Courage, a Beautiful Future Awaits You

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

God Helps Those with Broken Hearts

"But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name." (Psalm 33:18-21)

Jesus Saves Us from Depression

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (John 3:16-17)

Jesus Understands Our Weaknesses

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrews 4:15-16)

Jesus Gives Rest

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

Don't Worry, God Makes You a Masterpiece

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." (1 Peter 5:10)

Don't Feel Guilty, Jesus Chose You Despite Your Weaknesses

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." (John 15:16)

To Find Courage, Look to the Perfect Model

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Hebrews 12:2-3)

Biblical FAQ for Coping with Depression

Which Psalm can be recited against depression?

A beautiful Psalm to put words to your suffering and entrust it to the Lord is Psalm 42 (41 in some versions). It restores hope and faith to a burdened heart:

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." (Psalm 42:5)

Which Bible verse can lift your spirits?

The Bible is a living Word; God speaks personally to each of us through it. We may not be touched in the same way by every verse, but many passages remind us how deeply we are loved by God and that we can trust Him. One such verse comes from Lamentations:

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Which verse brings comfort in sadness?

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." (Psalm 34:4)

In times of sorrow, we can repeat this verse from Psalm 34, letting it sink into our hearts and opening ourselves to God’s comfort.