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Bible Verses About Fear

Fear shrinks the world to its own size. These verses answer it with a steady promise: God is near, God is with you, and you do not face it alone.

These Bible verses about fear are 17 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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

    Psalms 34:4

  8. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

    Psalms 56:3

  9. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

    Psalms 56:4

  10. But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

    Isaiah 43:1

  11. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

    Isaiah 43:2

  12. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

    Matthew 10:28

  13. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

    1 John 4:18

  14. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

    Psalms 118:6

  15. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

    Proverbs 29:25

  16. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

    Psalms 46:1

  17. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

    Psalms 46:2

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about fear?
Scripture returns to fear again and again. This page gathers 17 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for fear?
Isaiah 41:10 — “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.”
How many Bible verses about fear are in this collection?
17 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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