Scriptures for Anxiety

When worries begin to multiply, God’s Word offers something our anxious hearts desperately need: peace, perspective, and the reminder that we are not facing today alone.

These carefully chosen Bible verses speak to fear, uncertainty, and restless thoughts. Return to them whenever anxiety rises, and let God’s truth steady your heart one verse at a time.

Top Bible Verses for Anxiety 🌿

Philippians 4:6–7 (WEB)

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.

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

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.

Philippians 4:4–7 (WEB)

Prayer becomes a place to lay down what feels too heavy to carry alone. 🌿

Matthew 6:34 (WEB)

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

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.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Matthew 6:31–34 (WEB)

Anxiety often pulls us into an uncertain future. Jesus gently brings us back to today. 🌿

Isaiah 41:10 (WEB)

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.

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.

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, “Don’t be afraid. I will help you.”

Isaiah 41:10–13 (WEB)

Fear may feel overwhelming, but God promises both His presence and His help. 🌿

Psalm 94:19 (WEB)

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

When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me,
your comforts delight my soul.

Psalm 94:18–19 (WEB)

God understands racing thoughts and meets them with comfort rather than criticism. 🌿

John 14:27 (WEB)

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and will remind you of all that I said to you.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

John 14:26–27 (WEB)

Jesus offers a peace deeper than circumstances and stronger than fear. 🌿

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1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)

Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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.

1 Peter 5:6–7 (WEB)

You don’t have to carry every burden by yourself. God cares deeply about what concerns you. 🌿

Psalm 56:3–4 (WEB)

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
In God, I praise his word. In God I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

In God, I praise his word. In God I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Psalm 56:3–4 (WEB)

Trust isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing where to turn when fear appears. 🌿

Proverbs 12:25 (WEB)

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 (WEB)

God acknowledges the heaviness anxiety brings and reminds us of the healing power of encouragement. 🌿

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:7–9 (WEB)

God’s presence goes with you into every unknown situation. 🌿

Psalm 46:1–2 (WEB)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;

though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling.

Psalm 46:1–3 (WEB)

Even when life feels unstable, God remains a steady refuge. 🌿

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