Brokenness is a universal human experience—whether through loss, failure, sin, or deep pain. Yet Scripture teaches that God does extraordinary things through what is broken. When our hearts are crushed and our spirits bowed, God draws near to heal, restore, and refine us. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. These passages offer comfort and transformation, reminding us that in our brokenness, we are most open to experience the tender love of our Savior.
Also Read: Bible Verses About The Broken Hearted
God Heals the Brokenhearted
God promises to heal our broken hearts and bind our wounds. He is not distant in our pain but actively cares for us and delivers us from despair. These verses remind us that the Lord sees our suffering and brings restoration and comfort. We are never beyond His reach, for He is the Great Physician who loves to bring healing to our lives.
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalms 51:17
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor, to comfort the brokenhearted…”
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.'”
God Uses Brokenness for Good
Brokenness may feel like defeat, but God redeems our pain and uses it to shape our character. He turns our trials into testimonies and our suffering into stepping stones. Through brokenness, we learn humility, compassion, and dependence on Him. These passages reveal that God works all things—even our brokenness—for our ultimate good and His glory in Christ.
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Psalm 119:71
“I am glad that I was afflicted, for I learned your prescribed ways.”
James 1:2-3
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested…”
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…”
Job 42:10
“After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before!”
A Humble and Contrite Heart
Brokenness often leads us to humility—a contrite heart before God acknowledging our need. True repentance begins with brokenness. It is not about despair but about hope. God receives the humble, restores the contrite, and pours His grace upon those who admit their brokenness before Him. These verses show how a humble heart invites God’s mercy and closer relationship with Him.
Psalm 51:16-17
“You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would bring it. You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit…”
Isaiah 66:2
“But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”
Matthew 5:3
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
Luke 18:13
“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven as he prayed. He beat his chest in sorrow, ‘God, have mercy on me…'”
James 4:6
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
God Strengthens the Weak
In our brokenness, God’s power shines brightest. When we feel weak, His strength lifts us. Brokenness invites reliance on God rather than self. His promise is clear: His power is perfected in our weakness. These scriptures reassure us that we don’t have to muster our own strength—we rely on His enduring power to carry us through.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“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 about my weaknesses…”
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.”
Psalm 73:26
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.”
Hebrews 4:15-16
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses… So let us come boldly to the throne of grace…”
Philippians 4:13
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Also Read: Bible Verses About Hopelessness
Brokenness Leads to True Worship
Heartfelt worship often comes from a place of brokenness—where pride is laid down, and gratitude flows freely. When we recognize our need for God, praise becomes authentic and powerful. Worship springs from a heart humbled before the Creator. These verses show us that brokenness deepens our worship and draws us closer in reverence and adoration.
Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalms 51:17
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
Isaiah 57:15
“For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place…’ but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit…”
Jesus Suffered in Brokenness
Jesus Himself experienced deep anguish and brokenness—Gethsemane, the cross, bearing sin and separation. He identifies with our suffering and has worn our pain. His broken body and shed blood were for our healing. These verses remind us that our Savior truly understands brokenness and meets us there with compassion and redemption.
Isaiah 53:3-5
“He was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief… But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins…”
Psalm 22:14-15
“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint… My strength has dried up like a clay pot in the hot sun.”
Matthew 26:38
“Then he said to them, ‘My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.'”
Hebrews 5:7
“He offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could rescue him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”
Luke 23:46
“Then Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ After saying this, he breathed his last.”
God Restores the Broken
Brokenness leads not only to healing but to restoration. God lifts up the humble, rebuilds wounded souls, and brings beauty from ashes. His redemptive work in our brokenness is powerful and full of grace. Let these verses encourage you that God doesn’t leave brokenness as the end—He transforms it into hope, purpose, and a testimony of His faithfulness.
Joel 2:25
“And I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…”
Psalm 71:20
“You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again…”
Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you and heal your wounds,’ says the Lord…”
1 Peter 5:10
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you and make you strong…”
Isaiah 61:3
“To provide for those who mourn in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes…”