Overcoming Anxiety: Bible verses for anxious days

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

The Bible doesn’t pretend anxiety isn’t real; it tells us what to do with it. Philippians 4:6–7 says to bring every concern to God in prayer with thanksgiving; 1 Peter 5:7 says to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you; Matthew 6:34 says not to worry about tomorrow; and in Matthew 11:28–30 Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. Memorizing these verses puts them within reach at the moment worry arrives.

If anxiety is overwhelming or won’t lift, please talk to your doctor or a counselor as well. Scripture and good care belong together.

12 Bible verses for anxiety

1. Philippians 4:6–7

   ⁶Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2. Matthew 6:34

   Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

3. 1 Peter 5:7

   Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

4. Psalm 34:4

   I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

5. Isaiah 41:10

   Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

6. John 14:1

   “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

7. Psalm 55:22

   Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

8. Matthew 11:28–30

   ²⁸Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

9. Psalm 94:19

   When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

10. Proverbs 12:25

    Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

11. Matthew 6:25–26

    ²⁵Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? ²⁶Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

12. Psalm 56:3

    When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

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