Who is the person in the bible that deals with depression?

Answer 1

You could try, PSALM 34:1-10

1I will bless Him at all times: His praise shall be continually be in my mouth.

2My soul shall make her boast in Him: the humble shall thereof be glad.

3O magnify Him with me, and let us exalt His name together.

4I sought Him, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

6This poor man cried, and He heard Him, and saved him out of all His troubles.

7The angel of Him encampeth round about them that fear Him, and deliverith them.

8O taste and see that He is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.

9O fear Him, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him.

10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek Him shall not want any good thing.

Answer 2

There are many inspirational verses in The Bible, depending on what your friend's spiritual needs are. However, there are many reasons for depression and, particularly if the symptoms of depression are long standing, an emphasis on the Bible could actually make matters worse.

If your friend is grieving over a recent loss, allow him or her time for closure. If your friend is depressed because of a feeling of lack of self-worth, help him or her gain self-confidence. More importantly, if the depression could require medical diagnosis and treatment, then encourage your friend to seek help from a health professional. Depression can be a treatable disease.

Answer 3

Many Biblical people got depressed. However, clinical depression may not be overcome with reading Bible verses only. The people who were helped by God --prayed to God.

Answer 4

The Bible shows that depression can strike anyone. Poor people like Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ruth, and very rich people, like King Solomon.