21 Comforting Bible Verses for Breakups: Finding Healing and Hope

Breakups can be incredibly painful, but through faith, prayer, and the support of God’s word, healing and hope are attainable. These 21 verses remind us of God’s love, comfort, and His ability to bring good out of challenging situations. As you meditate on these scriptures and seek peace in your faith, may you find the strength to heal, forgive, and move forward, knowing that God is always with you, ready to wipe away your tears and grant you joy in the morning.

Bible Verses for Breakups

1. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

2. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”

3. Psalm 55:22
“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

4. Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

5. Matthew 11:28
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'”

6. Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

7. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”

8. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.”

9. Philippians 4:6-7
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

10. Psalm 55:22
“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

11. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”

12. Matthew 6:14-15
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

13. 1 Peter 5:7
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

14. Romans 15:13
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

15. Psalm 9:9
“The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”

16. John 14:27
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

17. Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.”

18. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

19. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

20. 2 Timothy 4:17
“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.”

21. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Short Prayer

Dear Father God, during these difficult times of heartbreak and separation, we turn to you for strength and peace. Help us to find comfort in your word and in the knowledge that you are close to the brokenhearted. Please give us the ability to forgive and to heal, and fill us with your peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.