53 Bible Verses about Anxiety

Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn't there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you more valuable than they are? And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?read more.
Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won't he clothe you even more, you people of little faith? So then, don't worry saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

I sought the Lord's help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.

When I am afraid, I trust in you.

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry."

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

For he is our peace, the one who made both groups into one and who destroyed the middle wall of partition, the hostility,

He says, "Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!"

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.

For I know what I have planned for you,' says the Lord. 'I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.

They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles. He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!read more.
For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.

Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will not exist any more -- or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the former things have ceased to exist."

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!"

Now, this is what the Lord says, the one who created you, O Jacob, and formed you, O Israel: "Don't be afraid, for I will protect you. I call you by name, you are mine.

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king -- I say this about the Lord, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust --

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

A song of ascents. I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!

No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, 'Don't be afraid, I am helping you.'

Now, this is what the Lord says, the one who created you, O Jacob, and formed you, O Israel: "Don't be afraid, for I will protect you. I call you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your deliverer. I have handed over Egypt as a ransom price, Ethiopia and Seba in place of you.read more.
Since you are precious and special in my sight, and I love you, I will hand over people in place of you, nations in place of your life.

No one will be able to resist you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not abandon you or leave you alone. Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them. Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do.

The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

The Lord says, "Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me. When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor. I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life? So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

But those who wait for the Lord's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.