The human heart is resilient, yet it can also be fragile, easily wounded by the pains and sorrows of life. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a shattered dream, or the sting of betrayal, a broken heart can leave us feeling overwhelmed and in need of healing. In times of emotional turmoil, the Book of Psalms in the Bible offers a rich source of solace, comfort, and hope.
In this article, we will explore selected Psalms that speak directly to the depths of a broken heart, providing words of encouragement, lament, and ultimately, restoration.
Psalms for a Broken Heart
In times of difficulty, these ancient lines provide a reassuring shelter. The elegant words form a tune that resonates with the agony, providing comfort and a sense of connection.
Finding Comfort in Psalms during Heartbreak
1. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
2. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
3. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
4. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
5. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
6. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
7. Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
8. Psalm 147:1
“Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.”
9. Psalm 30:11-12
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!”
10. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Healing Psalms for the Wounded Soul
11. Psalm 147:3
“God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
12. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
13. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
14. Psalm 107:20
“He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”
15. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
16. Psalm 6:2
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”
17. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
18. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
19. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
20. Psalm 30:11-12
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!”
Psalms to Mend a Broken Heart
21. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
22. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
23. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
24. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
25. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
26. Psalm 6:2
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”
27. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
28. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
29. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
30. Psalm 30:11-12
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!”
Psalms in Times of Emotional Turmoil
31. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
32. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.”
33. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
34. Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”
35. Psalm 94:19
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
36. Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”
37. Psalm 143:7-8
“Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you, I lift my soul.”
38. Psalm 30:10
“Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me! O Lord, be my helper!”
39. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
40. Psalm 9:9-10
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalms for Strength During Heartbreaks
41. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
42. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
43. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
44. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
45. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
46. Psalm 6:2
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”
47. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
48. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
49. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
50. Psalm 30:11-12
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!”
Psalms for the Brokenhearted
51. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
52. Psalm 34:17-18
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
53. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
54. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
55. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
56. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
57. Psalm 6:2
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”
58. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
59. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
60. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
Psalms to Console a Hurting Heart
61. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
62. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
63. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
64. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
65. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
66. Psalm 6:2
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”
67. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
68. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
69. Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”
70. Psalm 147:11
“But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.”
Conclusion
In the depths of a broken heart, the Psalms serve as a timeless companion, offering solace, comfort, and hope. Through the heartfelt words of ancient poets and psalmists, we find echoes of our pain, as well as expressions of faith, trust, and restoration. The Psalms remind us that we are not alone in our suffering, that our cries are heard, and that healing is possible even in the darkest of times.
As we turn to the Psalms for a broken heart, may we find solace in the lamentations, strength in the affirmations of faith, and a renewed sense of hope that transcends our present pain. May these sacred verses guide us on the path of healing, restoration, and ultimately, a heart made whole once more.
