27 Bible Verses About Fear (NIV & KJV)

Fear is something every person faces, whether it comes from uncertainty, danger, loss, or the unknown. The good news is that Scripture speaks directly to the fearful heart. Throughout the Bible, God reminds His people again and again to "fear not," because He is present, powerful, and faithful to those who trust Him.

These Bible verses about fear offer comfort and courage for anxious moments. When worry threatens to overwhelm you, God's Word anchors your soul in His promises. The Lord does not leave us to face our fears alone; He walks with us, strengthens us, and surrounds us with His protection.

This collection of Bible Scriptures will remind you that perfect love casts out fear, and that the God who created the universe is also the God who holds your hand and calms your trembling heart.

🛡️ Fear Not, for God Is With You

Over and over, God assures His people that they need not be afraid because He is near.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”— Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)“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)

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.””— Joshua 1:9 (NIV)“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)

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”— Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.””— Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.””— Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”— Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)

🕊️ God Gives Peace Instead of Fear

The Lord exchanges our fear for His perfect peace and a sound mind.

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”— 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“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.”— John 14:27 (NIV)“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)

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”— 1 John 4:18 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”— Philippians 4:6 (NIV)“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”— Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

💪 Strength and Courage Over Fear

God is our refuge and strength, making us bold in the face of fear.

“Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?”— Psalm 27:1 (NIV)“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?”— Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

“Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”— Psalm 46:1 (NIV)“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”— Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”— Psalm 56:3 (NIV)“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”— Psalm 56:3 (KJV)

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”— Psalm 118:6 (NIV)“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”— Psalm 118:6 (KJV)

“In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”— Psalm 56:4 (NIV)“In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”— Psalm 56:4 (KJV)

🙏 Trust God and Cast Your Cares on Him

When fear rises, we are invited to bring it all to the Lord.

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

“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 23:4 (NIV)“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)

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”— Psalm 34:4 (NIV)“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”— Psalm 34:4 (KJV)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”— Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”— Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”— Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”— Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)

💛 God's Comfort Calms Every Fear

The Lord tenderly comforts His people and reassures them of His care.

““Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”— Luke 12:32 (NIV)“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”— Luke 12:32 (KJV)

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”— Matthew 10:28 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”— Luke 12:7 (NIV)“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”— Luke 12:7 (KJV)

“But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”— Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.””— Isaiah 35:4 (NIV)“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.”— Isaiah 35:4 (KJV)

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.””— Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”— Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)

“He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?””— Mark 4:40 (NIV)“And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?”— Mark 4:40 (KJV)

What Does the Bible Say About Fear?

The Bible addresses fear more than almost any other emotion, with hundreds of reminders to "fear not" or "be not afraid." This repeated message reveals how deeply God understands the human heart and how much He desires to free His people from fear. The root of biblical courage is not denial of danger but confidence in God's presence. As Isaiah 41:10 declares, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee."

Scripture also distinguishes between two kinds of fear. There is the reverent "fear of the Lord," which is the beginning of wisdom and a healthy awe of God's holiness. And there is the dread, anxiety, and terror that God commands us to release. The cure for sinful fear is trust: trusting that God is with us, that perfect love casts out fear, and that He has given us "power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7).

You do not have to carry your fears alone. Bring them to the Lord and find courage in His promises through these Bible verses about courage, these Bible verses about anxiety, and these Bible verses about protection.