53 Bible Verses about Anxiety

Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again.

Be not careful: but in all things show your petition unto God in prayer and supplication with giving of thanks. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep your hearts, and minds in Christ Jesus.

Therefore I say unto you, be not careful for your life what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what raiment ye shall put on. Is not the life more worth than meat? and the body more of value than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither reap, nor yet carry into the barns, and yet your heavenly father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you, though he took thought therefore, could put one cubit unto his stature?read more.
And why care ye then for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They labor not, neither spin: And yet for all that, I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his royalty, was not arrayed like unto one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, shall he not much more do the same unto you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?' Or. 'What shall we drink?' Or, 'Wherewith shall we be clothed?' After all these things seek the gentiles: For your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But rather, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof; and all these things shall be ministered unto you. Care not then for the morrow: but let the morrow care for itself. For the day present hath ever enough of his own trouble.

Cast all your care to him: for he careth for you.

Be not afraid, for I will be with thee. Look not behind thee, for I will be thy God, to strengthen thee, help thee, and to keep thee with this righthand of mine.

Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways have respect unto him, and he shall order thy goings.

For God hath not given to us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of soberness of mind.

I sought the LORD, and he heard me; yea, he delivered me out of all my fear.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your hearts be grieved, neither fear ye.

Nevertheless, though I am sometimes afraid, yet put I my trust in thee.

O cast thy burden or care upon the LORD; he shall nourish thee, and not leave the righteous in unquietness.

And thou, which art the doer and hast the matter in hand: shall provide for peace, even the peace that men hope for in thee.

Come unto me all ye that labor, and are laden, and I will ease you. Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.

For he is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken down the wall in the midst, that was a stop between us,

"Be still then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted upon earth."

In the multitude of the sorrows that I had in my heart, thy comforts have refreshed my soul.

and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.

For I know what I have devised for you sayeth the LORD. My thoughts are to give you peace, and not trouble, which I give you already; and that ye might have hope again.

So they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distress. He brought them out of darkness, and out of the shadow of death, and broke their bonds in sunder. O that men would therefore praise the LORD for his goodness, and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!read more.
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and smitten the bars of iron in sunder.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff comfort me.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the old things are gone.

The very Lord of peace, give you peace always, by all means. The Lord be with you all.

What shall we then say unto these things? if God be on our side: who can be against us?

Pluck up your hearts and be strong, dread not nor be afeared of them: for the LORD thy God himself will go with thee, and will neither let thee go nor forsake thee."

But now, the LORD that made thee O Jacob, and he that fashioned thee O Israel, sayeth thus, "Fear not, for I will defend thee. I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine own.

But who so hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and have enough without any fear of evil."

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil.

Whoso dwelleth under the defense of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say unto the LORD, "O my hope, and my stronghold; my God, in whom I will trust."

He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.

{A Psalm of David} The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then should I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

{A song of the stairs} I lift up mine eyes unto the hills; from whence cometh my help? My help cometh even from the LORD which hath made heaven and earth.

There hath none other temptation taken you, such as followeth the nature of man. God is faithful, which shall not suffer you to be tempted above your strength: but shall in the midst of the temptation make a way to escape out.

Yea, in God have I put my trust; I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

For I, thy LORD and God, will strengthen thy righthand. Even I that say unto thee, 'Fear not,' I will help thee.

But now, the LORD that made thee O Jacob, and he that fashioned thee O Israel, sayeth thus, "Fear not, for I will defend thee. I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine own. If thou goest through the water, I will be with thee, that the strong floods should not pluck thee away. When thou walkest in the fire, it shall not burn thee, and the flame shall not kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Saviour. I gave Egypt for thy deliverance, the Ethiopians and the Sabees for thee:read more.
because thou wast dear in my sight, and because I set by thee, and loved thee. I will give over all men for thee, and deliver up all people for thy sake.

There shall not a man be able to withstand thee all the days of thy life. For as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee and will neither leave thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and bold: for unto this people shalt thou divide the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Above all things, be strong and harden thyself, to observe and to do according to all the laws which Moses my servant commanded thee. Turn there from neither to the righthand, nor to the left: that thou mayest have understanding in all thou takest in hand.

The God of peace tread Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him up out of all danger, for he hath known my name. When he calleth upon me, I shall hear him: Yea I am with him in his trouble; whereout I will deliver him, and bring him to honour. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.

Which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least: why take ye thought for the remnant?

Fear not little flock, for it is your father's pleasure, to give you a kingdom.

For I suppose that the afflictions of this life are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed upon us.

teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I commanded you. And lo, I am with you always even until the end of the world."

But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary."

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out all fear, for fear hath painfulness. He therefore that feareth is not perfect in love.

Come unto me all ye that labor, and are laden, and I will ease you.

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.