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Bible Verses About Fear to Memorize
Some form of “fear not” appears all through the Bible — not because God is annoyed by our fear, but because He keeps meeting fearful people and keeps saying the same thing: I am with you. From Abraham to Joshua to the shepherds outside Bethlehem, the command never stands alone. It always comes with a reason, and the reason is always Him.
The verses below gather the strongest of those promises. Isaiah 41:10 stacks five of them into a single sentence. Psalm 56:3 gives you a plan small enough for a child and strong enough for a hospital waiting room: “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds you that fearfulness is not the spirit God gave you.
Fear shows up uninvited and rarely at convenient times. Memorize these verses now, while the waters are calm, and they will be there — word for word — when you need them most.
KJV verse list
12 Bible verses about fear
Each verse below is shown in the King James Version. Read it slowly, then use the note beneath it to see why it is worth carrying with you.
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.
The most complete “fear not” in Scripture: God’s presence, strength, help, and upholding right hand in one verse.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Names fear as a spirit God did not give you, and names the three things He did: power, love, and a sound mind.
Psalm 56:3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Eight words that turn fear into a trigger for trust — simple enough to pray mid-crisis.
Psalm 27:1
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?
When the LORD is your light, salvation, and strength, the question “whom shall I fear?” answers itself.
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.
God’s commission to Joshua is His word to every believer facing the unknown: be strong, for the LORD goes with you.
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.
Courage is grounded in a double promise — He will not fail you, and He will not forsake you.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
A testimony worth owning: David sought the LORD and was delivered from all his fears — not some, all.
Isaiah 43:1-2
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. 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.
God calls you by name and promises His presence through waters and fire alike — redeemed people need not fear.
1 John 4:18
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.
Perfect love casts out fear — the deepest cure for fear is knowing how completely God loves you.
Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
With the LORD on your side, this verse cuts the fear of people down to size: what can man do unto me?
Romans 8:15
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.
You did not receive a spirit of bondage to fear again, but the Spirit of adoption — fear is not your family trait.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Exposes the fear of man as a snare and points to the safe alternative: trusting in the LORD.
Memorization help
How to memorize these verses
Fear verses are meant to be said out loud. When you memorize Psalm 56:3 or Isaiah 41:10, practice speaking them — David wrote “I will trust” as a declaration, not a private thought. Pick the one verse that answers your most frequent fear (fear of people? Psalm 118:6; fear of the future? Joshua 1:9) and make it your first memory verse, then add one more each week. The Bible Memory App is free to start and will keep each verse in review long after you first learn it, which matters with fear — these are verses you want word-perfect for years, not just for this week.
The Bible Memory App turns that practice into a daily habit: type each verse from memory, get instant feedback on every word, and review on a schedule so the verses stay with you for years, not days. It is free to start, and you can add any of the verses above in seconds.
FAQ
Questions about Bible verses on fear
What does the Bible say about fear?
The Bible takes fear seriously and answers it with God’s presence. Commands like “fear not” (Isaiah 41:10) are always tied to a reason — “for I am with thee.” Scripture also distinguishes fearful anxiety, which God invites us to bring to Him, from the fear of the LORD, a reverent awe that Proverbs calls the beginning of wisdom.
What is the best Bible verse for overcoming fear?
Isaiah 41:10 is the verse most believers reach for first, because it packs God’s presence, strength, help, and upholding into one promise. For something shorter, Psalm 56:3 — “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee” — is easy to memorize and ready in seconds.
How many times does the Bible say “fear not”?
Counts vary by translation and exact phrase, but commands not to fear appear well over a hundred times across Scripture — one of the most repeated instructions God gives. The repetition itself is the message: God knows fear is a constant human struggle, and He keeps answering it with Himself.
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