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Bible verses for pain and hurt

A reading collection for times when someone has hurt you. You can read the selected World English Bible passages, see the surrounding verses, and check the publisher text. These editorial groupings are optional starting points. They are not instructions about forgiveness, renewed contact, or what you must do in a relationship.

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01 / A FEW WORDSWEB · World English Bible
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Psalm 34:18 · WEB · World English Bible

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Psalm 34:17–19

The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-2026-09-05

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02 / A FEW WORDSWEB · World English Bible
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:15 · WEB · World English Bible

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Romans 12:15–16

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-2026-09-05

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03 / A FEW WORDSWEB · World English Bible
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 · WEB · World English Bible

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Matthew 11:28–30

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-2026-09-05

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Psalm 34:18

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