In life’s stressful times, our strength and peace come from God. We turn to His word for comfort and God’s love as a reminder that we are not alone. Thankfully, there are so many amazing and inspiring Bible verses for stress to read daily!
We’ve gathered some of the most calming and inspiring Bible verses to help deal with stressful moments. Cling onto God’s peace and repeat out loud a Bible verse to release that stress that keeps you up at night.
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Table of contents
- Old Testament Verses
- Psalm 94:19
- Proverbs 12:25
- Psalms 28:7
- Psalm 119:143
- Hebrews 4:16
- Isaiah 26:3
- Proverbs 16:3
- Psalm 46:10
- Psalm 34:4
- Psalm 55:22
- Hebrews 13:5-6
- Isaiah 40:31
- Deuteronomy 31:8
- Psalm 73:26
- Psalm 118:5-6
- 1 Chronicles 16:11
- Proverbs 3:4-6
- Psalm 23:4
- Psalm 16:18
- Genesis 28:15
- Psalm 37:5-6
- Lamentations 3:22-24
- Psalm 37:17-20
- Zephaniah 3:17
- 2 Kings 20:5
- Psalm 56:3-4
- Ecclesiastes 3:1
- Exodus 14:14
- Joshua 1:9
- New Testament Verses
- Matthew 11:28-30
- John 14:15-17
- Philippians 4:6-7
- Luke 12:25-26
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
- 1 Peter 5:6-7
- Luke 21:34
- Matthew 6:26
- Luke 12:6-7
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- James 1:2-4
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
- Romans 8:6
- Matthew 6:34
- 1 Corinthians 3:11
- Philippians 4:19-20
- Romans 8:28
- Luke 6:48
- Romans 12:2
- John 14:27
- Romans 8:37-39
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-9
- Romans 16:20
- Revelation 14:13
- Applying These Verses
- More Resources on Bible Verses
Old Testament Verses
The Old Testament is filled with stories of people in stressful situations and dire circumstances. We can see firsthand how they overcame the challenges in their life. Of course, we must be careful to not take every verse out of context, but we can still be inspired by the words of God.
Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”
Psalms 28:7
“The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”
Psalm 119:143
“Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Hebrews 13:5-6
“…for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what can man do to me?”
Isaiah 40:31
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 118:5-6
“When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place. The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
Proverbs 3:4-6
“So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 16:18
“I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Genesis 28:15
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Psalm 37:5-6
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
Lamentations 3:22-24
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.'”
Psalm 37:17-20
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.”
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
2 Kings 20:5
“I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you.”
Psalm 56:3-4
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To everything, there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.”
Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
New Testament Verses
The New Testament brings us stories and words directly from Jesus. He is our ultimate comfort and ultimate peace in our stressful times. He has shown us time and time again that He will never leave us in our times of trouble.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
John 14:15-17
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, (the Holy Spirit) to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.”
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.”
Luke 12:25-26
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?”
1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Luke 21:34
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.
Matthew 6:26
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Luke 12:6-7
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.”
Romans 8:6
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Matthew 6:34
“Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
1 Corinthians 3:11
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:19-20
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Luke 6:48
“They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
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.”
Romans 8:37-39
“…in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
Romans 16:20
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”
Revelation 14:13
‘Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”’
Applying These Verses
So, how can these verses help you? By daily reading these out loud or writing them down as visual cues, you can feel God’s presence. Some situations are more stressful than others, and many factors can be at hand. It’s not always as simple as reading a Bible verse and feeling stress-free. It’s about trusting God and His divine love and protection over us.
Use these Bible verses for stress to feel connected to God, and the peace that He wants to give us. Stress doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and one day at a time we hope you can relieve that anxiety!
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