Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Nervousness?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Nervousness in the Bible
What does the Bible say about nervousness? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Nervousness
- 1Joshua 1:9
“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.”
KJV - 2Psalms 23:4
“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.”
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- 4Psalms 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. burden: or, gift”
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- 9Isaiah 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.”
KJV - 10Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nervousness? (9 Verses)
“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.”
“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.”
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. burden: or, gift”
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
“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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nervousness? (6 Verses)
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“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.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Nervousness
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about nervousness. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about nervousness and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about nervousness is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on nervousness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about nervousness with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about nervousness, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Nervousness?
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