Find guidance in these Bible verses that offer encouragement for processing your pain, forgiveness, and moving on from the hurt you’ve experienced.
When you’ve been hurt by someone, especially if it is someone who you love or trust, it can be hard to move on from that pain. Trying to avoid pain doesn’t help, and it often needs time for you to process.
The Bible is filled with scriptures that can help you to move on from hurt, and extend grace, forgiveness, and at times, reconciliation to those who have hurt you.
- You may be struggling with letting go of anger, bitterness, or resentment.
- You may be redefining boundaries with a loved one (spouse, parent, boss) who continues to hurt you.
- Perhaps you are struggling to forgive someone, maybe even yourself, for past mistakes.
No matter what situation brought you here, I’m so glad you are searching for help in God’s Word.
If you are looking for guidance in how to navigate past hurts, here are 43 Bible verses about moving on from hurt to help you move forward.
43 Bible Verses about Moving On From Hurt
1. Philippians 3:13-14 – Forgetting What Is Behind
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
2. Isaiah 43:18-19 – Do Not Dwell On the Past
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
3. Matthew 11:28-30 – He Gives Rest to the Weary and Burdened
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
4. Romans 12:21 – Overcome Evil with Good
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
5. Philippians 4:6-7 – Do Not Be Anxious
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
6. Revelation 21:4 – He Will Wipe Every Tear
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.
7. Romans 8:18 – Our Present Sufferings
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
8. Psalm 55:22 – He Will Sustain You
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
9. 1 Corinthians 1:10 – Be United in Mind and Thought
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
10. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 – Hard Pressed, But Not Crushed
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
11. Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
12. Hebrews 12:14 – Live In Peace with Everyone
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
13. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart
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.
14. Psalm 73:26 – God is the Strength of My Heart
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
15. James 5:16 – Confess Your Sins to Each Other
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
16. Psalm 46:1-2 – He is An Ever-present Help in Trouble
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
17. John 14:27 – He Gives Peace
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
18. Matthew 18:15-17 – If Someone Sins Against You
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
19. 1 John 1:9 – He Is Faithful and Just to Forgive Us Our Sins
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
20. Psalm 71:20 – You Will Restore My Life Again
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
21. Romans 8:28 – All Things God Works For The Good of Those Who Love Him
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.
22. John 16:33 – Take Heart, He Has Overcome the World
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
23. Matthew 6:15 – Forgive That You Might Receive Forgiveness
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
24. Isaiah 41:10 – He Will Strengthen You and Help You
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
25. Psalm 30:5 – Rejoicing Comes in the Morning
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
26. Lamentations 3:22 – His Compassions Never Fail
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
27. Ephesians 4:31-32 – Forgiving one Another
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
28. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 – His Grace is Sufficient For You
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 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.
29. Romans 12:19 – Do Not Take Revenge
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
30. Ephesians 4:26 – In Your Anger Do Not Sin
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.
31. Hebrews 4:16 – Receive Mercy and Find Grace To Help In Times of Need
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
32. Matthew 5:44 – Love Your Enemies
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
33. 1 Peter 5:6-7 – Cast All Your Anxiety On Him
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
34. Luke 6:37 – Forgive, and You Will Be Forgiven
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
35. Psalm 86:5 – He is Forgiving and Good
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.
36. Proverbs 17:9 – Those Who Foster Love Covers Over An Offense
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
37. Proverbs 10:12 – Love Covers All Wrongs
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
38. Psalm 130:3-4 – With Him There Is Forgiveness
If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
39. John 16:22 – One One Will Take Your Joy
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
40. Matthew 5:4 – Those Who Mourn Will Be Comforted
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
41. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – The God of All Comfort
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
42. Colossians 3:12-13 – Forgive As the Lord Forgave You
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
43. Matthew 18:21-22 – Forgiving Without Limit
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
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