Bible verses for when you are afraid
What Bible verse helps when I’m afraid?
Isaiah 41:10 is one of the Bible’s clearest answers to fear: “Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you.” Psalm 23 adds that even in the darkest valley, God is with us.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
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?
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
The LORD himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
A prayer you can pray now
Lord, I am afraid. Be my light and my salvation. Hold me with your right hand, and remind me that you are with me. Amen.