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Bible Verses About Anxiety and Worry

Scripture for anxious days, racing thoughts and sleepless nights.

12 verses for anxious days, racing thoughts and sleepless nights, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)

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

1 Peter 5:7 (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.

Matthew 6:34 (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.

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

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

Psalm 55:22 (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.

John 14:27 (KJV)

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

Psalm 94:19 (KJV)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28–30 (KJV)

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

Psalm 56:3 (KJV)

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

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

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

Proverbs 12:25 (KJV)

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

Psalm 34:4 (KJV)

How to use these verses this week

Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.

Questions

What is the best Bible verse about anxiety?

Many people turn to Philippians 4:6–7: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Which translation are these verses?

King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.