8 Bible Verses about Heaviness

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

In fact he became so ill that he nearly died. But God showed mercy to him -- and not to him only, but also to me -- so that I would not have grief on top of grief.