Bible Verses for Anxiety

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.

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

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?

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?

“Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?

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.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

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.

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.”

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

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.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted on the earth.”

Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

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

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

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

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

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

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, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’

But now the LORD who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel, says: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose confidence is in the LORD.

For he will be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green, and will not be concerned in the year of drought. It won’t cease from yielding fruit.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

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.

He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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

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

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

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.