depression
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18The just cried out, and the Lord heard them, and he freed them from all their tribulations. 19The Lord is near to those who are troubled in heart, and he will save the humble in spirit.
6But God, who consoles the humble, consoled us by the arrival of Titus,
10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
7Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
28Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you.
11For I know the thoughts that I think over you, says the Lord: thoughts of peace and not of affliction, so that I may give you patience and an end.
5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. 6In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.
7O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit. 8Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. 7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
6For wrath is in his indignation, and life is in his will. Toward evening, weeping will linger, and toward morning, gladness.
4For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.
25Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
10And the Lord has become a refuge for the poor, a helper in opportunity, in tribulation.
19The Lord is near to those who are troubled in heart, and he will save the humble in spirit.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.