Bible verses for discouragement and depression
What does the Bible say when I feel hopeless?
The psalmist speaks honestly to his own soul: “Why are you in despair, my soul?… Hope in God!” (Psalm 42:11). God’s mercies “are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22–23), and “weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). If you are in danger or thinking of ending your life, please also reach out to a crisis line or someone you trust right now.
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is because of The LORD’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
For his anger is but for a moment. His favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
A prayer you can pray now
Lord, I have little hope left. Meet me in this darkness. Give me the strength for just today, and let morning come again. Amen.