Anxiety is the most searched-for reason people reach for a Bible verse, and Scripture meets it without scolding. These passages do not tell you to stop feeling; they redirect the feeling — into prayer, into trust, into the hands of someone described as near. Read one slowly, and if it helps, open its context and keep going.
Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious
when your mind will not settle — 48 hand-picked passages.
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“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalms 23:1
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalms 46:1
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalms 46:10
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”Psalms 56:3
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”Psalms 91:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Psalms 27:1
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”Psalms 34:4
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”Psalms 55:22
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”Psalms 94:19
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Proverbs 3:5
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Proverbs 16:3
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”Proverbs 18:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Isaiah 41:10
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”Isaiah 41:13
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”Isaiah 43:2
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”Isaiah 26:3
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”Isaiah 55:8
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”Nahum 1:7
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”Deuteronomy 31:6
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”Deuteronomy 31:8
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”Matthew 6:34
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Matthew 11:29
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”Luke 12:32
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Romans 8:28
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”Romans 8:31
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”2 Corinthians 5:7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Philippians 4:6
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Philippians 4:8
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:19
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”2 Thessalonians 3:3
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:16
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”Hebrews 13:5
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”Hebrews 13:8
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”1 Peter 5:7
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”Exodus 14:14
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”Psalms 62:1
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