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Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.”
This passage reminds you that God sustains, not just observes.
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Bible Passages About Stress
Stress often makes everything feel urgent. Scripture helps you slow down and return to what is true.
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Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus invites weary people to come to Him for rest.
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John 16:33
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
This passage speaks honestly about trouble while pointing to Christ's victory.
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Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Stillness is part of trusting God under pressure.
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Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
God's peace steadies the mind when stress pulls it in many directions.
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Psalm 94:19
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”
This verse gives language for an overwhelmed mind receiving God's comfort.
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Proverbs 12:25
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
God's word can lift a heart weighed down by anxious pressure.
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Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”
Jesus teaches us not to carry tomorrow before it arrives.
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Psalm 4:8
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Stress often follows us into the night, and this verse returns rest to God's care.
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1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
This is one of scripture's clearest invitations to release care to God.
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Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Stress is brought into prayer instead of being carried alone.
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Psalm 23:2-3
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.”
This passage gives a calm picture of rest, guidance, and restoration.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is deeper than circumstances.
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Psalm 61:2
“When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
This prayer gives words for an overwhelmed heart.
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Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him.”
Stress can be poured out honestly before God.
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Psalm 119:143
“Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.”
God's word can steady the heart inside pressure.
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Isaiah 40:29
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
God gives strength where stress has drained it.
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Psalm 37:5
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Commitment to God helps loosen the grip of anxious control.
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Psalm 121:1-2
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord.”
This passage redirects the stressed heart toward God's help.
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Psalm 32:7
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble.”
God is pictured as a safe place in trouble.
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Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”
Hope, patience, and prayer are a steady rhythm under pressure.
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2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.”
This blessing asks the Lord of peace to give peace in every season.
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Numbers 6:26
“The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
God's peace is spoken as a blessing over His people.
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Psalm 29:11
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”
Strength and peace belong together in God's care.
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Psalm 116:7
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
This verse helps the soul return to rest.
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Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
God hears the cry that comes from trouble.
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Isaiah 43:2
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.”
God promises presence in overwhelming places.
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Psalm 139:23
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.”
Even anxious thoughts can be brought into God's searching care.
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Psalm 142:3
“When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path.”
God knows the path even when the spirit feels overwhelmed.
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Psalm 143:8
“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust.”
This is a prayer for guidance when the heart needs steadying.
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Lord, help me carry today with wisdom, patience, and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Bible passage is good for stress?
Psalm 55:22 is a strong passage for stress because it speaks directly about giving burdens to God.