What are some Bible verses about despair?

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Psalm 34:17\-20  

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. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.  
  

2 Corinthians 4:8\-9  

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;  
  

1 Peter 5:7  

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.  
  

1 Corinthians 10:13  

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.  
  

Romans 15:13  

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.  
  

Philippians 4:6\-7  

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  
  

Philippians 4:19  

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  
  

Revelation 21:4  

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.  
  

2 Corinthians 12:9  

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  
  

2 Corinthians 4:8  

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;  
  

Jeremiah 29:11  

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.  
  

John 5:24  

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.  
  

Psalm 147:3  

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.  
  

Romans 8:28  

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  
  

Psalm 55:22  

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.  
  

Joshua 1:9  

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  
  

Romans 12:2  

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.  
  

Hebrews 4:15\-16  

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  
  

James 4:7  

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  
  

1 Peter 4:12  

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.  
  

*Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.*  
  

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