533 verses about Worrying

The king of Israel said, “Alas! For Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”

The king of Syria’s heart was very troubled about this. He called his servants, and said to them, “Won’t you show me which of us is for the king of Israel?”

When the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was around the city. His servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”

Isaiah said to them, “Tell your master this: ‘Yahweh says, “Don’t be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed; for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of Yahweh’s house is finished.

Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us. We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel?” The man of God answered, “Yahweh is able to give you much more than this.”

Thus says Sennacherib king of Assyria, “In whom do you trust, that you remain under siege in Jerusalem?

In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I picked up the wine, and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad before in his presence.

The king said to me, “Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart.” Then I was very much afraid.

When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly, because a man had come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

Judah said, “The strength of the bearers of burdens is fading, and there is much rubble; so that we are not able to build the wall.”

When the Jews who lived by them came, they said to us ten times from all places, “Wherever you turn, they will attack us.”

Mordecai walked every day in front of the court of the women’s house, to find out how Esther was doing, and what would become of her.

The couriers went out in haste by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

Yet all this avails me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.”

For my sighing comes before I eat. My groanings are poured out like water.

For the thing which I fear comes on me, That which I am afraid of comes to me.

I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes.”

fear came on me, and trembling, which made all my bones shake.

When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, and the night be gone?’ I toss and turn until the dawning of the day.

Whose confidence shall break apart, Whose trust is a spider’s web.

He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.

He wanders abroad for bread, saying, ‘Where is it?’ He knows that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What profit should we have, if we pray to him?’

My heart is troubled, and doesn’t rest. Days of affliction have come on me.

because I feared the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I kept silence, and didn’t go out of the door—

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah.

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?

I am weary with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears.

Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.”

He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”

How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

My God, I have trusted in you. Don’t let me be shamed. Don’t let my enemies triumph over me.

The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses.

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.

For I have heard the slander of many, terror on every side, while they conspire together against me, they plot to take away my life.

As for me, I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before your eyes.” Nevertheless you heard the voice of my petitions when I cried to you.

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.

I am pained and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long.

“Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn’t know who shall gather.

My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually ask me, “Where is your God?”

Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence.

My God, my soul is in despair within me. Therefore I remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon, from the hill Mizar.

Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.

Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God.

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan,

My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.

Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.

Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them.

But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.

For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me;

I remember God, and I groan. I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. Selah.

You hold my eyelids open. I am so troubled that I can’t speak.

“Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favorable no more?

Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations?

Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?” Selah.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

My heart is blighted like grass, and withered, for I forget to eat my bread.

I watch, and have become like a sparrow that is alone on the housetop.

They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way. They found no city to live in.

They mount up to the sky; they go down again to the depths. Their soul melts away because of trouble.

He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

Yahweh, my heart isn’t haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.

I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.

Hurry to answer me, Yahweh. My spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit.

But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes:

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the middle of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging: