Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Paranoia?

17 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Paranoia in the Bible

What does the Bible say about paranoia? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

17
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Paranoia

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 31:6
    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.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 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
  3. 3
    Psalms 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.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 27:1
    A Psalm of David. 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?
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 34:4
    I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 91:1
    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 94:19
    In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 3:5
    Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Proverbs 3:25
    Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Proverbs 29:25
    The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. safe: Heb. set on high
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Paranoia? (11 Verses)

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.
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.
A Psalm of David. 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?
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge
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.
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. safe: Heb. set on high
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 Paranoia? (6 Verses)

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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 Paranoia

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about paranoia. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about paranoia 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 paranoia 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 paranoia needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about paranoia 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 paranoia, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about paranoia?
What does the Bible say about paranoia? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 17 key verses about paranoia spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about paranoia are there?
There are 17 key Bible verses about paranoia compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about paranoia?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about paranoia is Deuteronomy 31:6 — "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 fo..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about paranoia?
Paranoia is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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