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Bible Verses About Loss of a Child

12 Bible verses about loss of a child, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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2 Samuel 12:23

KJVBut now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

WEBBut now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

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Psalm 34:18

KJVThe LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

WEBYahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

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Matthew 5:4

KJVBlessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

WEBBlessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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Revelation 21:4

KJVAnd 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.

WEBHe will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”

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Psalm 147:3

KJVHe healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

WEBHe heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

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John 11:25-26

KJVJesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

WEBJesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

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Isaiah 41:10

KJVFear 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.

WEBDon’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

KJVBlessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

WEBBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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Lamentations 3:31-33

KJVFor the Lord will not cast off for ever: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

WEBFor the Lord will not cast off forever. For though he causes grief, yet he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses. For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

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Isaiah 66:13

KJVAs one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

WEBAs one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.”

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Psalm 56:8

KJVThou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

WEBYou count my wanderings. You put my tears into your container. Aren’t they in your book?

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Mark 10:14

KJVBut when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

WEBBut when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.

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