Bible Verses About Sickness

so that he detests bread as well as richer food.

His flesh wastes away, till one can't stand to look; his bones protrude and become unsightly.

His soul comes close to the pit and his life to those who bring death.

"If there is for him an angel, a mediator, one among a thousand, who can vouch for the man's uprightness;

then [God] is gracious to him and says, 'Redeem him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.'

ADONAI my God, I cried out to you, and you provided healing for me.

For the leader. A psalm of David: In you, ADONAI, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your justice, save me!

Turn your ear toward me, come quickly to my rescue, be for me a rock of strength, a fortress to keep me safe.

Since you are my rock and fortress, lead me and guide me for your name's sake.

Free me from the net they have hidden to catch me, because you are my strength.

Into your hand I commit my spirit; you will redeem me, ADONAI, God of truth.

I hate those who serve worthless idols; as for me, I trust in ADONAI.

I will rejoice and be glad in your grace, for you see my affliction, you know how distressed I am.

You did not hand me over to the enemy; you set my feet where I can move freely.

But I, when they were ill, wore sackcloth; I put myself out and fasted; I can pray that what I prayed for them might also happen to me.

ADONAI sustains them on their sickbed; when they lie ill, you make them recover.

he will rescue you from the trap of the hunter and from the plague of calamities;

he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his truth is a shield and protection.

You will not fear the terrors of night or the arrow that flies by day,

or the plague that roams in the dark, or the scourge that wreaks havoc at noon.

A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand; but it won't come near you.

By David: Bless ADONAI, my soul! Everything in me, bless his holy name!

Bless ADONAI, my soul, and forget none of his benefits!

He forgives all your offenses, he heals all your diseases,

There were foolish people who suffered affliction because of their crimes and sins;