In this article, we’ll be discussing bible verses for tragedy. According to the English Dictionary, it is a disastrous event involving significant loss of life or injury.

I understand tragedy produces considerable pain, damage, and misery, such as a significant accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

Numerous stories in the Bible of tragedies and disasters ultimately led to provision. It explains what we know about God. He was always present in the face of tragedy and will still be today.

If you find yourself during a tragedy, we recommend you find solace in God’s Word.

As you continue reading the list, you must quiet your soul and carefully listen to the words spoken. Then personally spend some time in prayer and ask God to bring you healing and comfort.

Bible Verse for Tragedy

Proverbs 3:25

Do not be afraid of sudden fear
Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;

Proverbs 24:10

If you are slack in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.

Ecclesiastes 2:21

When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge and skill, then he gives his legacy to one who has not labored with them. This too is vanity and a great evil.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which goes forth from the ruler

Luke 13:4

Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem?

1 Thessalonians 5:3

While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape

Proverbs 1:26

I will also laugh at your calamity;
I will mock when your dread comes,

Psalm 121:7

The Lord will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.

Ecclesiastes 7:3

Sorrow is better than laughter,
For when a face is sad a heart may be happy.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.

Ecclesiastes 6:2

a man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor so that his soul lacks nothing of all that he desires; yet God has not empowered him to eat from them, for a foreigner enjoys them. This is vanity and a severe affliction.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: riches being hoarded by their owner to his hurt.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one fate for all men. Furthermore, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. Afterwards they go to the dead.

Isaiah 8:10

“Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted;
State a proposal, but it will not stand,
For God is with us.”

1 Kings 17:21

Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and called to the Lord and said, “O Lord my God, I pray You, let this child’s life return to him.”

Ecclesiastes 9:12

Moreover, man does not know his time: like fish caught in a treacherous net and birds trapped in a snare, so the sons of men are ensnared at an evil time when it suddenly falls on them.

Nahum 1:9

Whatever you devise against the Lord,
He will make a complete end of it.
Distress will not rise up twice.

2 Corinthians 1:4

who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Proverbs 24:17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;

Psalm 103:10

He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Ecclesiastes 5:16

This also is a grievous evil—exactly as a man is born, thus will he die. So what is the advantage to him who toils for the wind?

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart;
And devout men are taken away, while no one understands.
For the righteous man is taken away from evil,

Isaiah 45:7

The One forming light and creating darkness,
Causing well-being and creating calamity;
I am the Lord who does all these.

Bible Verses for Family Tragedy

1 Kings 17:20

He called to the Lord and said, “O Lord my God, have You also brought calamity to the widow with whom I am staying, by causing her son to die?

Matthew 5:1-3

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 73:26

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

Bible Verses about Tragedy and Hope

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Romans 14:8

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord

Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

Bible Verses about Tragic Accidents

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

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.

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Bible Verses for Tragic Loss

Matthew 18:14

So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Psalm 48:14

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.

Isaiah 57:1-2

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Bible Verses about Overcoming Tragedy

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Matthew 6:25-27

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?”

Matthew 6:34

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Psalm 121:1-2

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Psalm 112: 1, 7-8

Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord. Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid.

2 Corinthians 12:9

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Words of Comfort in Times of Tragedy

Here’s what the bible says about comfort in times of tragedy. Psalm 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Words of Comfort in Times of tragedy.

• “What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose.”
• “After you have wept and grieved for your physical losses, cherish the functions and life you have left.” —Morrie Schwartz.
• “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.”—Kenji Miyazawa, Positively Positive.

Words of Sympathy for the Tragic Loss of a Spouse or Partner

Losing your forever partner is one of the toughest things anyone can experience. Telling anyone you’re sorry for their loss likely doesn’t cover the wide range of sadness they must be going through.

Offering one of these messages below won’t remove the pain, but it shows how you care about them and are always there to support them.

• “I can’t take away your pain, but I want you to understand I’m always here for you.”

This is a crucial way to validate their feelings without pushing. The best thing you can communicate is that you’ll always be there for them.

• “I can’t imagine the level of sadness you’re going through. You’re always in my thoughts.”

One common mistake most people make is assuming they know how someone else feels. In reality, you can not understand someone else’s grief from their perspective. Instead, let them know that their feelings are always okay and that you’re thinking of them.

• “Berry was one of the kindest souls I knew. I’m so grateful to have met him.”

This is another kind thing to say, to compliment the deceased and honor their memory. Keeping the deceased legacy alive is one of the most powerful ways to show support.

Faith in Times of Tragedy

Don’t let your mind lead you into a negative mood by rehearsing your problems apart from God’s promises.

• It’s okay to ask why. Erin had some tough questions for God.
• Remember what faith means.
• Make a choice.
• Focus on God’s faithfulness.
• Don’t shut yourself off from people.
• Love God more than you love the world.
• Know you are not alone.

Summary

Meditate on God’s Word always and talk to Jesus about it. While meditating, allow God to speak to you. Then pray with our eyes focused on God and not on your problems. Lure yourself into faith instead of anxiety.