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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. Daniel 6:26

    “I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast forever, His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be even to the end.”

  2. Daniel 10:12

    “Then he said to me, Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words’ sake.”

  3. Daniel 10:19

    “He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.””

  4. Hosea 3:5

    “Afterward the children of Israel shall return, and seek Yahweh their God, and David their king, and shall come with trembling to Yahweh and to his blessings in the last days.”

  5. Hosea 10:3

    “Surely now they will say, “We have no king; for we don’t fear Yahweh; and the king, what can he do for us?””

  6. Hosea 10:5

    “The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven; for its people will mourn over it, Along with its priests who rejoiced over it, for its glory, because it has departed from it.”

  7. Joel 2:21

    “Land, don’t be afraid. Be glad and rejoice, for Yahweh has done great things.”

  8. Amos 3:8

    “The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Yahweh has spoken. Who can but prophesy?”

  9. Jonah 1:9

    “He said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear Yahweh, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land.””

  10. Jonah 1:10

    “Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said to him, “What is this that you have done?” For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of Yahweh, because he had told them.”

  11. Jonah 1:16

    “Then the men feared Yahweh exceedingly; and they offered a sacrifice to Yahweh, and made vows.”

  12. Micah 7:17

    “They will lick the dust like a serpent. Like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their dens. They will come with fear to Yahweh our God, and will be afraid because of you.”

  13. Habakkuk 1:7

    “They are feared and dreaded. Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves.”

  14. Zephaniah 3:7

    “I said, “Just fear me. Receive correction, so that her dwelling won’t be cut off, according to all that I have appointed concerning her.” But they rose early and corrupted all their doings.”

  15. Zephaniah 3:16

    “In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.””

  16. Haggai 1:12

    “Then Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed Yahweh, their God’s voice, and the words of Haggai, the prophet, as Yahweh, their God, had sent him; and the people feared Yahweh.”

  17. Haggai 2:5

    “This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. ‘Don’t be afraid.’”

  18. Zechariah 8:13

    “It shall come to pass that, as you were a curse among the nations, house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Don’t be afraid. Let your hands be strong.””

  19. Zechariah 8:15

    “so again I have thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid.”

  20. Zechariah 9:5

    “Ashkelon will see it, and fear; Gaza also, and will writhe in agony; as will Ekron, for her expectation will be disappointed; and the king will perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.”

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.