25 Bible verses for anxiety
Each verse below comes with a one-line prayer you can pray in under ten seconds. Read one slowly. Then read it again. The Bible takes anxiety seriously — and so does God.
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- 1. Philippians 4:6–7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Pray: Father, I bring you what is heavy. Trade my worry for your peace.
- 2. 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Pray: Lord, you care. I hand this to you.
- 3. Matthew 6:34
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Pray: Jesus, keep me in today.
- 4. John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Pray: Jesus, your peace, not the world's. Steady me.
- 5. Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Pray: God, hold me up today.
- 6. Psalm 34:4
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."
Pray: Lord, I'm seeking. Answer me.
- 7. Psalm 94:19
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."
Pray: Comfort me, God — only you can.
- 8. Psalm 55:22
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
Pray: Sustain me, Lord.
- 9. 2 Timothy 1:7
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
Pray: Spirit of God, fill me where fear has been.
- 10. Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Pray: You are with me. That is enough.
- 11. Romans 8:38–39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons … will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Pray: Nothing can pull me out of your love. Thank you.
- 12. Psalm 23:4
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."
Pray: Walk with me through this valley, Shepherd.
- 13. Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Pray: Be my refuge today.
- 14. Matthew 11:28–30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Pray: I'm coming, Jesus. Take this weight.
- 15. Proverbs 12:25
"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up."
Pray: Speak a kind word to me today, Father.
- 16. Isaiah 26:3
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
Pray: Anchor my mind in you.
- 17. Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified … for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you."
Pray: You will not leave. I rest in that.
- 18. Psalm 56:3
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
Pray: I'm afraid. I trust you anyway.
- 19. Lamentations 3:22–23
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning."
Pray: New mercy for this morning, Lord.
- 20. Psalm 121:1–2
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord."
Pray: I lift my eyes. Help me.
- 21. 1 John 4:18
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear."
Pray: Love me out of this fear.
- 22. Psalm 27:1
"The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?"
Pray: You are my light. Fear, leave.
- 23. Mark 4:39
"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm."
Pray: Speak peace over this storm, Jesus.
- 24. Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Pray: Fill me, God of hope.
- 25. Psalm 4:8
"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety."
Pray: Let me sleep tonight in your safety.
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Common questions about Bible verses for anxiety
What is the best Bible verse for anxiety?
Philippians 4:6-7 is the most-cited: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' It names the anxiety, gives a specific action (pray + give thanks), and promises a specific result (God's peace).
What does the Bible say about anxiety and worry?
The Bible takes anxiety seriously and offers a consistent answer: bring it to God, one situation at a time. Jesus tells his followers not to worry about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34), Peter tells them to cast their anxiety on God because he cares (1 Peter 5:7), and Paul promises a peace that guards the mind (Philippians 4:7).
How should I pray when I'm anxious?
Keep it short and specific. Name the exact thing you're anxious about. Read one verse slowly. Then say a one-line prayer — even something like 'God, I trust you with this' counts. The point is not eloquence; it's honesty.
Is anxiety a sin?
No. Anxiety is a common human experience, not a moral failure. The Bible commands us to bring it to God, not to feel shame for feeling it. If your anxiety is persistent or overwhelming, God can work through both prayer and a good therapist or doctor.