Bible Verses for Anxiety & Worry
World English Bible
Anxiety can feel overwhelming — the racing thoughts, the what-ifs, the weight of uncertainty. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeats the same message: "Do not be afraid." These Bible verses for anxiety offer a grounding reminder that you are held by a God who neither slumbers nor sleeps.
From Philippians 4:6-7 to Isaiah 41:10, the Bible is full of verses that speak directly to worry and fear. They are not platitudes but promises — invitations to bring your anxieties to God in prayer and receive a peace that surpasses all understanding.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
“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.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
“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?”
“"Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?'”
“"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
“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?”
“For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
“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.”
“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 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?”
“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.”
“"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”
“If you love me, keep my commandments.”
“"Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.”
“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.”
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."”
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.”
“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.”