Bible verses about healing

The Bible portrays God as the one who heals the brokenhearted and binds up wounds, and it invites people to pray for the sick.

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”Psalm 147:3 · KJV
Verses
15
Key passage
Psalm 147:3
Translation
King James
Updated
2026-10-27

Scripture speaks of healing of the body, of the heart and of the relationship between people and God. These verses are comfort for anyone who is ill or recovering, or who is sitting with someone who is. They are encouragement to pray, not a substitute for medical care.

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15 verses about healing

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“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Psalm 147:3 · KJV
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“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”

Jeremiah 17:14 · KJV
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“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”

Jeremiah 30:17 · KJV
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“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”

Exodus 15:26 · KJV
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“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”

Psalm 103:2-3 · KJV
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“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; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”

James 5:14-15 · KJV
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“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.”

Isaiah 53:5 · KJV
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“O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”

Psalm 30:2 · KJV
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“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

3 John 1:2 · KJV
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“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”

Proverbs 17:22 · KJV
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“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”

Psalm 107:20 · KJV
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“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.”

Isaiah 41:10 · KJV
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“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”

Malachi 4:2 · KJV
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“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”

Psalm 6:2 · KJV
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“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.”

Isaiah 57:18-19 · KJV
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Questions

What does the Bible say about healing?

The Bible portrays God as the one who heals the brokenhearted and binds up wounds, and it invites people to pray for the sick. A good place to start is Psalm 147:3.

Where does the Bible talk most about healing?

Key passages include Psalm 147:3, Jeremiah 17:14, Jeremiah 30:17. This page lists 15 verses from the Old and New Testaments.

Which Bible translation is used?

The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.

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Related topics

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain in the U.S.). Verses were selected by hand. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. See how topics are chosen.