Scripture for the Weary Body

Bible Verses for Sickness

Sickness — whether brief or lingering — has a way of narrowing the world down to just getting through the day. Scripture doesn't offer a formula for recovery, but it does consistently offer presence during it: "the LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing."

That verse pictures God present specifically in the sickbed, not just after healing arrives. Comfort in scripture meets illness where it is, not only on the other side of it.

If your body feels weary today, let these verses be a source of quiet strength. Explore more through the Bible Verse Memory Game on the Verses4Emotions homepage.

Verses to Hold Onto

Psalm 41:3

"The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness."

James 5:14-15

"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders... and the prayer of faith shall save the sick."

Jeremiah 17:14

"Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved."

Psalm 103:2-3

"Bless the LORD, O my soul... Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."

Isaiah 41:10

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee."

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