Bible verses about anxiety

The Bible’s most quoted answer to anxiety is to bring each worry to God in prayer with thanks, with the promise of a peace that guards the heart and mind.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 · KJV

Verses: 15
Key passage: Philippians 4:6-7
Translation: King James
Updated: 2026-10-27

The verses on anxiety are short and direct, and many were written by people under real pressure. They do not dismiss worry. They point to prayer, to trust, and to taking one day at a time. If anxiety is persistent or overwhelming, talking with a doctor or counsellor is wise alongside reading.

15 verses about anxiety

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 · KJV

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

1 Peter 5:7 · KJV

“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”

Matthew 6:25 · KJV

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”

Matthew 6:34 · KJV

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”

Psalm 94:19 · KJV

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Isaiah 41:10 · KJV

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 14:27 · KJV

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Psalm 55:22 · KJV

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

Proverbs 12:25 · KJV

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”

Psalm 56:3 · KJV

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Isaiah 26:3 · KJV

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 · KJV

“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”

Psalm 34:4 · KJV

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

Joshua 1:9 · KJV

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

Psalm 23:4 · KJV

Questions

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

The Bible’s most quoted answer to anxiety is to bring each worry to God in prayer with thanks, with the promise of a peace that guards the heart and mind. A good place to start is Philippians 4:6-7.

Where does the Bible talk most about anxiety?

Key passages include Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25. This page lists 15 verses from the Old and New Testaments.

Which Bible translation is used?

The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.