35 Bible Verses about Worrying and Anxiety
Last Updated: 06 March 2021
This is a compilation of 35 Bible verses about worrying and anxiety.
These verses will give you:
– Knowledge on what to do when worried or anxious;
– Encouragement to keep going.
May they help you overcome your worries, and live with a deep sense of peace in heart, mind and spirit.
Philippians 4:6-7
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on The Lord and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Matthew 6:25-33
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? “Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith? “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore, don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
Joshua 1:9
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in The Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Psalm 91:2-7
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
1 Peter 5:10
May the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Isaiah 41:10
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Psalm 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
Philippians 4:8
Brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Psalm 34:4
I sought The Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 32:10
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in The Lord.
Isaiah 41:13
For I, The Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’
John 14:1-4
Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also. You know where I go, and you know the way.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for The Lord your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.
Isaiah 43:1-3
But now The Lord who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel, says: Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you. For I am The Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I have given Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Blessed is the man who trusts in The Lord, and whose confidence is in The Lord. For he will be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green, and will not be concerned in the year of drought. It won’t cease from yielding fruit.
Isaiah 35:4
Tell those who have a fearful heart, Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.
John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.
Isaiah 26:3
God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in Him.
Philippians 4:19
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Luke 10:40-42
But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her”.