These bible verses about healing are for anyone waiting on a diagnosis, recovering from surgery, praying for a loved one or carrying a hurt no doctor can see. Scripture speaks to healing of the body, the heart and the spirit, and it reminds us that God is present in every waiting room. Below are 30 healing verses from the King James Version, grouped by need, with a short prayer you can use today.
Bible Verses About Healing of the Body
Jeremiah 17:14 – “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
A simple, honest prayer you can repeat through any treatment.
Exodus 15:26 – “For I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Psalm 103:2–3 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”
Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 33:6 – “Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
Psalm 30:2 – “O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”
Psalm 6:2 – “Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
Psalm 41:3 – “The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Comfort for anyone confined to bed or hospital.
3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
Bible Verses About Healing Through Faith
Mark 5:34 – “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
Matthew 9:22 – “Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.”
James 5:14–15 – “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up.”
James 5:16 – “Pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
1 Peter 2:24 – “By whose stripes ye were healed.”
Malachi 4:2 – “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.”
Bible Verses About Emotional Healing and a Broken Heart
Psalm 147:3 – “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalm 34:18 – “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Matthew 11:28 – “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Revelation 21:4 – “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.”
Proverbs 17:22 – “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Bible Verses for Strength While You Wait
Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Philippians 4:6–7 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Proverbs 4:20–22 – “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”
A Short Prayer for Healing
Lord, You are the God who heals. I bring You my body, my mind and my heart just as they are today. Where there is pain, bring relief. Where there is fear, bring peace. Guide the hands of every doctor and nurse caring for me, and give me patience for the days of waiting. Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed. Thank You that nothing I face today is outside Your care. Amen.
A Prayer for a Sick Friend or Family Member
Father, I lift up my loved one to You. Surround them with Your presence, ease their pain, and give their doctors wisdom. Restore their strength day by day, and fill our family with hope while we wait. Let them feel Your love in every hour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
How to Use These Bible Verses About Healing
- Pray one verse a day and personalise it with your own name.
- Send a verse to a friend in hospital with a short note of care.
- Write them on cards by the bedside or on the fridge.
- Pair faith with care – keep appointments and follow medical advice; prayer and medicine work together.
For encouraging words to send, see our sympathy messages, short bible verses and bible verses about love.
Bible Verses About Healing FAQ
What is the most powerful healing verse in the Bible?
Jeremiah 17:14 (“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed”) and Isaiah 53:5 (“with his stripes we are healed”) are the most prayed.
What does the Bible say about healing a broken heart?
Psalm 147:3 says God “healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Can I pray these verses for someone else?
Yes. James 5:16 encourages believers to “pray one for another, that ye may be healed.”
Read each passage in context on Bible Gateway (KJV).
