Bible Verses to Encourage Someone Who Is Sick
Encouraging verses about healing, strength and God's care to send to someone who is sick or recovering.
The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
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, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


