Bible Verses About Fear
Fear says we are alone and unsafe. Scripture answers, again and again, that we are neither.
The Bible speaks to fear. Verses such as Romans 8:31, Psalms 56:3, and Proverbs 18:10 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“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“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7“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.”
Psalms 23:4“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”
2 Kings 6:16“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7
These verses are offered for comfort and are not a substitute for professional care.
Common questions
What does the Bible say about fear?
The Bible speaks to fear. Verses such as Romans 8:31, Psalms 56:3, and Proverbs 18:10 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
What is the best Bible verse about fear?
Romans 8:31 is one of the most turned-to verses about fear, and many also return to Psalms 56:3 and Proverbs 18:10. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses about fear?
Short, easy-to-hold verses about fear include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 118:6, and Romans 8:31. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with fear?
Psalms 56:3 is a comforting psalm about fear. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses about fear?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.