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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. 2 Kings 17:33

    “They feared Yahweh, and also served their own gods, after the ways of the nations from among whom they had been carried away.”

  2. 2 Kings 17:34

    “To this day they do what they did before. They don’t fear Yahweh, and they do not follow the statutes, or the ordinances, or the law, or the commandment which Yahweh commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;”

  3. 2 Kings 17:35

    “with whom Yahweh had made a covenant, and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them;”

  4. 2 Kings 17:36

    “but you shall fear Yahweh, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and with an outstretched arm, and you shall bow yourselves to him, and you shall sacrifice to him.”

  5. 2 Kings 17:37

    “The statutes and the ordinances, and the law and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do forever more. You shall not fear other gods.”

  6. 2 Kings 17:38

    “You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods.”

  7. 2 Kings 17:39

    “But you shall fear Yahweh your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.””

  8. 2 Kings 17:41

    “So these nations feared Yahweh, and also served their engraved images. Their children likewise, and their children’s children, as their fathers did, so they do to this day.”

  9. 2 Kings 25:24

    “Gedaliah swore to them and to their men, and said to them, “Don’t be afraid because of the servants of the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.””

  10. 1 Chronicles 14:17

    “The fame of David went out into all lands; and Yahweh brought the fear of him on all nations.”

  11. 1 Chronicles 16:25

    “For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.”

  12. 1 Chronicles 16:30

    “Tremble before him, all the earth. The world also is established that it can’t be moved.”

  13. 1 Chronicles 28:20

    “David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed; for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of Yahweh’s house is finished.”

  14. 2 Chronicles 6:31

    “that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.”

  15. 2 Chronicles 6:33

    “then hear from heaven, even from your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.”

  16. 2 Chronicles 14:14

    “They struck all the cities around Gerar; for the fear of Yahweh came on them, and they plundered all the cities; for there was much plunder in them.”

  17. 2 Chronicles 17:10

    “The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.”

  18. 2 Chronicles 19:7

    “Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.””

  19. 2 Chronicles 19:9

    “He commanded them, saying, “You shall do this in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.”

  20. 2 Chronicles 20:3

    “Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”

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.