Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Crying?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Crying in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about crying. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Crying
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- 2Psalms 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
KJV - 3Psalms 56:8
“Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
KJV - 4
- 5Psalms 145:19
“He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
KJV - 6Isaiah 38:5
“Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
KJV - 8
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Crying? (7 Verses)
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing”
“He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
“Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Crying? (6 Verses)
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.”
“Jesus wept.”
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
“But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,”
“Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; in that: or, for his piety”
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Crying
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about crying. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about crying and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about crying is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on crying needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about crying with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about crying, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Crying?
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