Bible Verses for When You Have Been Hurt
When someone has wounded you, these verses hold space for the pain and point toward healing and release.
The Bible speaks to when you have been hurt. Verses such as Psalms 147:3, Isaiah 57:18, and Revelation 21:4 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Isaiah 61:1“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
Luke 6:37“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14
These verses are offered for comfort and are not a substitute for professional care.
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about when you have been hurt?
The Bible speaks to when you have been hurt. Verses such as Psalms 147:3, Isaiah 57:18, and Revelation 21:4 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
What is the best Bible verse for when you have been hurt?
Psalms 147:3 is one of the most turned-to verses for when you have been hurt, and many also return to Isaiah 57:18 and Revelation 21:4. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses for when you have been hurt?
Short, easy-to-hold verses for when you have been hurt include Psalms 147:3, Jeremiah 17:14, and Proverbs 17:9. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
How can I use these Bible verses for when you have been hurt?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.