This list gives you King James Version Bible verses about comfort, arranged by the kinds of days that send people looking for them: early mornings, long nights, grief, and the ordinary weight of being tired. It is written for anyone who wants Scripture they can read, remember, and return to. Nearly every passage here names God as the source of comfort rather than the circumstances themselves, and most of them promise his presence rather than an easy outcome.
Verses for Lonely and Anxious Nights
Night has a way of making worries louder than they are in daylight. The verses in this group speak to the quiet hours when sleep will not come and the mind keeps circling the same concerns.
Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD , only makest me dwell in safety.
(KJV)
David ends this psalm by saying he can lie down and sleep because the Lord alone makes him dwell in safety. Before you turn out the light, name one worry aloud and set it down next to that promise. Then let your last thought be a short word of thanks.
Psalm 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
(KJV)
The psalmist describes a crowded mind, full of thoughts that multiply in the dark. The verse says God’s comforts delight the soul in the middle of that crowd. When your thoughts start racing, pause and ask God to speak to the specific thought that is loudest.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
(KJV)
God speaks directly here: do not fear, for he is with you and will strengthen you. This verse is often easiest to hold when repeated slowly. Try saying the first clause on each breath until your body begins to match what your mind already knows.
Verses for Grief and Loss
Grief does not follow a schedule, and it can ambush you in ordinary moments. These passages acknowledge that sorrow is real while pointing to the nearness of God in it.
Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
(KJV)
This verse says the Lord is close to those whose hearts are broken and saves those who are crushed in spirit. It does not hurry you past sadness. Consider writing down the name of the person or thing you miss, then speak it to God in prayer.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
(KJV)
Jesus pronounces a blessing on those who mourn and promises that they will be comforted. The verse holds grief and hope together. On a hard day, let yourself mourn openly, and then ask God to show you one small place where comfort is already arriving.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
(KJV)
Paul calls God the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. The passage also says that comfort received is meant to be shared. Think of one person who is hurting this week and offer them a simple, honest word or a call.
Verses for Weariness and Hard Work
Some days the comfort you need is rest for your body and relief for your spirit. These verses speak to exhaustion that comes from work, caregiving, or simply carrying too much for too long.
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(KJV)
Jesus invites the weary and heavy laden to come to him and find rest. It is an open invitation, not a reward for finishing your tasks first. When you feel depleted, stop for two minutes, sit down, and bring your fatigue to him in plain words.
Isaiah 40:29
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
(KJV)
The prophet says God gives power to the faint and strength to those who have no might. This is a promise for people who have reached the end of their own reserves. Notice where you are running on empty today and ask God to supply what you cannot produce.
Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD , and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
(KJV)
The verse tells us to cast our burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain us. The image is of setting down a heavy load rather than carrying it further. Make a short list of what you are carrying and literally place it into a prayer, one item at a time.
Verses for Quiet Assurance
These last verses are for those times when you simply need to be reminded of who God is and how faithfully he keeps his word. They tend to work best as steady, daily anchors.
Romans 8:38-39
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(KJV)
Paul lists death, life, angels, height, depth, and every other created thing, then says none of them can separate us from God’s love. The passage is long, so read it aloud once slowly. Then name one fear that feels like it could separate you from God and remind yourself that it cannot.
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
(KJV)
Even in the valley of the shadow of death, the psalmist says he will fear no evil, because God is with him. The shepherd’s rod and staff are symbols of guidance and protection. Keep this verse close during any season of uncertainty and return to it whenever the path ahead looks dark.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
(KJV)
The writer says God will never leave us nor forsake us. Because this is a promise about his character, it does not depend on how you feel. When loneliness returns, speak the word “never” back to God and ask him to make his presence known in a specific way today.
How to Use These Verses
Write the verses that matter most to you on an index card or in the notes app on your phone. Keep the card where you will see it at the moments you usually reach for your phone, such as the kitchen counter or your bedside table. Reading the same verse for a week often does more than reading ten new ones once.
When you pray these verses, read the verse first, then speak a sentence back to God in your own words that begins with the same idea. For example, after Psalm 34:18, you might say, “Lord, you are near to me right now.” Let the verse shape your prayer rather than rushing past it to ask for what you want.
A Short Prayer for Comfort
Lord, you are the God of all comfort, and you know exactly where I am hurting, tired, or afraid today. Thank you that you do not ask me to pretend I am fine. I bring you the things I cannot fix and the people I am worried about. Hold me close in the moments when my own strength runs out, and remind me that your presence is enough. Let your comfort reach me in ways I can recognize, and help me pass some of it along to someone else who needs it. Amen.
