Jeremiah
“For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.”
Jeremiah 31:25
Jeremiah 31:25 (KJV) speaks to weariness, rest in God, and sorrow — words set in Jeremiah, the prophet's words to a people in crisis. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22
Common questions
What does Jeremiah 31:25 mean?
In the King James Version, Jeremiah 31:25 reads: "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul." The verse speaks to weariness, rest in God, and sorrow. To read it well, take it in the flow of Jeremiah 31 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Jeremiah 31:25 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul." is Jeremiah 31:25 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Jeremiah chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Jeremiah 31:25?
Verses that sit beside Jeremiah 31:25 include Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:29, and Mark 6:31. Reading them alongside Jeremiah 31:25 deepens the theme of weariness.
How can I pray with Jeremiah 31:25?
Read Jeremiah 31:25 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.