Psalms To Read For Depression

Depression can be a difficult battle to face, but finding solace in the words of the Bible can bring comfort and hope. Psalms, in particular, contain verses that speak to the struggles and emotions often experienced during times of depression. Here are 50 bible verses from Psalms that can provide strength and encouragement during difficult times:

1. Psalm 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

2. Psalm 42:11 – “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.”

3. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

4. Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

5. Psalm 61:2 – “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

6. Psalm 62:1-2 – “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

7. Psalm 69:33 – “The Lord hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.”

8. Psalm 71:20 – “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.”

9. Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

10. Psalm 77:1-2 – “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.”

11. Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

12. Psalm 103:2-4 – “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.”

13. Psalm 107:19-20 – “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

14. Psalm 116:1-2 – “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”

15. Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”

16. Psalm 120:1 – “I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.”

17. Psalm 121:1-2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

18. Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.”

19. Psalm 139:23-24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

20. Psalm 143:7-8 – “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.”

21. Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

22. Psalm 148:14 – “He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord.”

23. Psalm 150:6 – “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”

24. Psalm 23:1-4 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

25. Psalm 27:13-14 – “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

26. Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

27. Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

28. Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

29. Psalm 37:23-24 – “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

30. Psalm 40:1-3 – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”

31. Psalm 42:5 – “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.”

32. Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

33. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

34. Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”

35. Psalm 61:1-2 – “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth, I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

36. Psalm 62:5-8 – “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”

37. Psalm 63:1-4 – “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name, I will lift up my hands.”

38. Psalm 68:19 – “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.”

39. Psalm 73:23-26 – “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward, you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

40. Psalm 77:1-3 – “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night, I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.”

41. Psalm 84:10-12 – “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.”

42. Psalm 86:5 – “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”

43. Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

44. Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

45. Psalm 103:13-14 – “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.”

46. Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”

47. Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

48. Psalm 145:18-19 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”

49. Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

50. Psalm 150:6 – “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”

In times of darkness and despair, turning to the Psalms can provide a source of strength, comfort, and hope. These verses remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that God is always there to guide us through difficult times. May these Psalms bring peace and healing to those facing depression, and may they serve as a reminder of the unwavering love and support of our Heavenly Father.