Bible Verses About Anxiety

Bible verses about anxiety tell readers not to be anxious, but to pray and to hand worries over to God. Philippians 4:6–7 says, In nothing be anxious, and promises the peace of God; 1 Peter 5:7 says cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you; and Matthew 6:34 teaches not to be anxious for tomorrow.

Verses

Philippians 4:6–7. 6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:7. casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Matthew 6:25–27. 25 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? 26 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? 27 “Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?

Matthew 6:34. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

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.

Psalm 55:22. Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 94:19. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

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.

Matthew 11:28–30. 28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 34:4. I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 56:3. When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Isaiah 26:3. You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in 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.”

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.

Proverbs 12:25. Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

2 Timothy 1:7. For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Joshua 1:9. Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”