What does the Bible say about depression and sorrow?

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The Psalms use the language of being “cast down” and “brokenhearted,” and speak of God’s nearness to the sorrowful.

In Psalms 34:18:

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

In Psalms 42:11:

11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

In Psalms 147:3:

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

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