30 Bible Verses About Emotions

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

“…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

“Jesus wept.”

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.”

“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.”

“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

“Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”

“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”

“Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record?”

“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”

“Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’”

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

“…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

“I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes.”

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.”

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”