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Bible Verses About Anxiety

Scripture for worry, fear, and an unsettled mind.

26 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about anxiety in Scripture

526 passages mentioning “fear” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Isaiah 11:2

    “Yahweh’s Spirit will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.”

  2. Isaiah 11:3

    “His delight will be in the fear of Yahweh. He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, neither decide by the hearing of his ears;”

  3. Isaiah 14:3

    “It will happen in the day that Yahweh will give you rest from your sorrow, from your trouble, and from the hard service in which you were made to serve,”

  4. Isaiah 19:16

    “In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble and fear because of the shaking of Yahweh of Armies’s hand, which he shakes over them.”

  5. Isaiah 21:4

    “My heart flutters. Horror has frightened me. The twilight that I desired has been turned into trembling for me.”

  6. Isaiah 21:15

    “For they fled away from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the heat of battle.”

  7. Isaiah 24:17

    “Fear, the pit, and the snare, are on you who inhabitant the earth.”

  8. Isaiah 24:18

    “It will happen that he who flees from the noise of the fear will fall into the pit; and he who comes up out of the middle of the pit will be taken in the snare; for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.”

  9. Isaiah 25:3

    “Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.”

  10. Isaiah 29:13

    “The Lord said, “Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which has been taught;”

  11. Isaiah 29:23

    “But when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in the middle of him, they will sanctify my name. Yes, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.”

  12. Isaiah 31:8

    ““The Assyrian will fall by the sword, not of man; and the sword, not of mankind, shall devour him. He will flee from the sword, and his young men will become subject to forced labor.”

  13. Isaiah 31:9

    “His rock will pass away by reason of terror, and his princes will be afraid of the banner,” says Yahweh, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.”

  14. Isaiah 33:6

    “There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.”

  15. Isaiah 33:14

    “The sinners in Zion are afraid. Trembling has seized the godless ones. Who among us can live with the devouring fire? Who among us can live with everlasting burning?”

  16. Isaiah 35:4

    “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.”

  17. Isaiah 41:5

    “The islands have seen, and fear. The ends of the earth tremble. They approach, and come.”

  18. Isaiah 41:14

    “Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says Yahweh, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.”

  19. Isaiah 43:1

    “But now Yahweh 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.”

  20. Isaiah 43:5

    “Don’t be afraid; for I am with you. I will bring your offspring from the east, and gather you from the west.”

Frequently asked

Questions about anxiety in the Bible

What does the Bible say about anxiety?
The Bible repeatedly tells believers not to be anxious (Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7) — not as a moral demand but as an invitation to transfer worry to God who cares for them.
Which Bible verse helps with panic and worry?
Philippians 4:6-7 is the most-shared anxiety verse — it gives both the practice (pray with thanksgiving) and the promise (a peace that guards the heart). 1 Peter 5:7 and Matthew 6:34 are close seconds.
Can the Bible cure anxiety?
Scripture offers spiritual resources for anxiety, not a clinical cure. Severe or persistent anxiety is a medical issue and seeing a GP or therapist is wise. The verses on this page are companions for the inner work, not a replacement for professional care.