KJV Bible verses

Bible Verses About Anxiety and Worry

Scripture speaks honestly about fear and worry while repeatedly calling readers back to prayer, trust, peace, and the nearness of God.

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Read Philippians 4

Matthew 6:34

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.

Read Matthew 6

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Read 1 Peter 5

Psalms 55:22

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Read Psalms 55

Isaiah 41:10

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.

Read Isaiah 41

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Read Proverbs 3

Psalms 94:19

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

Read Psalms 94

John 14:27

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.

Read John 14

Psalms 56:3

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Read Psalms 56

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Read 2 Timothy 1

Questions about anxiety

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

The Bible points anxious readers toward prayer, trust, and God's care rather than pretending fear is not real.

Which Bible verse helps with worry?

Philippians 4:6 is one of the clearest passages, calling readers to bring requests to God with thanksgiving.

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