Bible Verses About Peace

verses for anxious minds and restless nights — 24 passages from our curated pool.

The peace these verses describe is not the absence of trouble — John 14:27 was spoken the night before a crucifixion, and Philippians 4 was written from a cell. It is a guarded heart in the middle of unrest, which is why it is called a peace that surpasses understanding.

Several of these verses come with a practice attached: pray instead of worrying (Philippians 4:6), keep your mind fixed (Isaiah 26:3), take one day at a time (Matthew 6:34). Peace in Scripture is something you cooperate with, not something you wait to feel.

If anxiety is your reason for visiting, the anxious mood on the home page gathers this set and more, with prayers written for exactly that moment.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Psalms 23:1

“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

“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

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Isaiah 26:3

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Matthew 5:9

“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

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

“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

“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

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 15:13

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”

Galatians 5:22

“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

“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

“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

Exodus 14:14

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”

Numbers 6:24

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”

Psalms 62:1

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