9 Bible Verses about Loneliness And Depression

For in much [human] wisdom there is much displeasure and exasperation; increasing knowledge increases sorrow.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face,
But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.

The nations [the redeemed people from the earth] will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring into it their glory.

Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away,
And wine to him whose life is bitter.

A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness];
My heart grows numb within me.

So her brother Absalom said to her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? But now keep silent, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this matter to heart.” So Tamar remained secluded in her brother Absalom’s house.