The sting of death is sharp and painful. Nothing can ever fully prepare us for the loss of a loved one. A tragedy may strike unexpectedly or unfold gradually. In all circumstances, the pain of death can be devastating. We can find comfort in God's word the bible during this time. “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.”—Isaiah 25:8. Visit jw.org.