In times of sorrow and distress, the Bible acknowledges the presence of tears as a natural human response. The Psalms, such as Psalms 56:8 and 42:3, express the depths of emotional pain and the longing for comfort. However, the Scriptures also offer hope and consolation, promising that God will one day wipe away all tears, as stated in Revelation 21:4 and 7:17. This promise is rooted in the assurance that God is near to the brokenhearted and will bring joy and restoration, as seen in Psalms 126:5, where those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
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You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle— are they not in Your book?
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”
My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”
You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears.
“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers.
I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.