Bible Verses About Anxiety

27 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Anxiety can make the whole world feel loud and uncertain. The Bible doesn't pretend that worry isn't real; many of its writers knew sleepless nights and racing thoughts. What they found, again and again, was an invitation to bring every care to God and to receive a peace that doesn't depend on circumstances. These verses are gathered for the moments when your mind won't settle. Read them slowly, maybe one at a time, and let them steady you.

Philippians 4:6

KJV

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
BSB

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:7

KJV

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
BSB

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:7

KJV

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
BSB

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Matthew 6:34

KJV

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
BSB

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:25

KJV

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
BSB

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
Matthew 6:27

KJV

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
BSB

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
John 14:27

KJV

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
BSB

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Isaiah 41:10

KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Psalm 94:19

KJV

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
BSB

When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
Psalm 55:22

KJV

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
BSB

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Proverbs 12:25

KJV

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
BSB

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Psalm 34:4

KJV

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

I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
Matthew 11:28

KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29

KJV

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
BSB

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.
2 Timothy 1:7

KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
BSB

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Psalm 56:3

KJV

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
BSB

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Isaiah 26:3

KJV

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
BSB

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Luke 12:22

KJV

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
BSB

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
Luke 12:25

KJV

And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
BSB

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
John 16:33

KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
BSB

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Psalm 139:23

KJV

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
BSB

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
Joshua 1:9

KJV

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
BSB

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Romans 8:28

KJV

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

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
2 Thessalonians 3:16

KJV

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
BSB

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Psalm 46:1

KJV

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
BSB

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Deuteronomy 31:8

KJV

And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
BSB

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Isaiah 43:2

KJV

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
BSB

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

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