If you’re looking for Psalms for Healing, we have a list of awesome scriptures God shares with us for encouragement and hope.
Being sick is not something any of us enjoy, and sometimes it gets really disheartening when you don’t know when or if you will ever be healed.
But God is the ultimate healer, and there is a lot to say about our health and healing in the Bible.
We’ve compiled the top Healing Psalms, so you can be encouraged and hopeful that God will heal you, and you can share these scriptures with others who you may be praying for.
What are Healing Psalms?
The Bible is full of encouraging verses about healing. God is the ultimate healer, and He is always there for you.
Psalms has a lot of places where they talk about healing, and we hope these can be used as an encouragement for those walking through a difficult season in their lives.
Psalms for healing to provide strength and hope during tough times
Psalm 30:1-2
“I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 107:19-20
“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”
Psalm 103:2-5
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 25:16-18
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 41:1-3
“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them—they are counted among the blessed in the land—he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
Psalm 118:7
“The Lord is with me; he is my helper.”
Psalm 16:1
“Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.”
Psalm 91:14-15
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”
Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 61:1-3
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.”
Psalm 31:7-8
“I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.”
Psalm 34:17-20
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”
Psalm 6:2-4
“Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.”
Psalm 143:8-12
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.”
Psalm 109:31
“For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them.”
Psalm 94:18-22
“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees? The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.”
Psalm 146:7-9
“He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.”
Psalm 118:17
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13
“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
How can we use these Psalms of healing?
The Psalms are a great source of hope and encouragement, and can be used for healing in many ways.
Here are some ways you can use these Psalms when you or a loved one are sick:
-Write down the Psalms somewhere you will see them every day. This can be on your bathroom mirror, on your desktop at work, or written on your refrigerator.
-Memorize healing Psalms. Put God’s word in your heart where you can always remember what His word says.
-Write these Psalms in a card for a sick family member or friend.
-Use these Psalms as daily affirmations to remember God is our healer.
–Pray Healing Prayers for those with Cancer
What are some other scriptures that are good for healing?
There are many other scriptures that are good for healing that aren’t in the book of Psalms. We have a whole list of Healing Prayer Points, but here are some more to meditate on.
Isaiah 53:5
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”
Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds, says the Lord.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Mark 16:18
…”they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
Luke 6:19
“…and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.”
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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. “
Whether you are sick or a loved one is, these healing Psalms can be used as encouragement and hope when you need it most.
When we dive into the Psalms for healing, we discover a safe space to pour out our hearts, knowing that God is there, listening and caring deeply. It’s through these heartfelt words that we find solace and strength, allowing us to trust in God’s unwavering love and His ability to bring about restoration.
So let’s embrace the Psalms as a precious gift, inviting their positive vibes and uplifting messages into our lives. They have the power to bring us hope, joy, and a renewed sense of peace as we journey towards wholeness, with God by our side.