42 Bible Verses For Your Mental Health

Are you looking for Bible verses to help you with your mental health?

Whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or trying to heal from trauma, running to the word of God is an excellent way to stay close to Him and find the solace you need.

In Psalm 119:105 it says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path.” That same light is available to you, shining a way through whatever season you find yourself in this moment.

Take these Scriptures to heart by memorizing them, writing them and praying them out loud. Let them color the way you see your circumstances and in them find the strength you need to continue your walk. Invite the Holy Spirit to do His redemptive work in you as you meditate on the powerful words of Jehovah-Nissi.

42 Bible Verses For Your Mental Health

The Bible is your number one resource for life, so of course our good Lord left us encouragement to deal with our mental and emotional. While this is not extensive list, we hope that these will help you on your journey to find more.

Bible Verses For Anxiety

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything…present your requests to God. And the peace of God…will guard your hearts.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.”

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Proverbs 12:25 – “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”

Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Bible Verses For Depression

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 42:11 – “Why, my soul, are you downcast?… Put your hope in God.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “God… comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others.”

Isaiah 61:3 – “To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes… a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… great is your faithfulness.”

1 Kings 19:4-5 – Elijah “prayed that he might die… but an angel touched him and said, ‘Get up and eat.’”

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…”

Bible Verses For Burnout

Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary… and I will give you rest.”

Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good…we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Psalm 23:1-3 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures… He refreshes my soul.”

Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He gives strength to the weary… they will run and not grow weary.”

Exodus 33:14 – “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Mark 6:31 – “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

Hebrews 4:9-10 – “There remains… a Sabbath-rest for the people of God… whoever enters God’s rest also rests from their works…”

Bible Verses For Grief

Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes… there will be no more death or mourning.”

John 11:35 – “Jesus wept.”

Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

Romans 8:38-39 – “Nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – “He comforts us in all our troubles…”

Psalm 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them… The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”

1 Thessalonians 4:13 – “Do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”

Bible Verses For Trauma

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…”

Joel 2:25 – “I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten…”

Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.”

Jeremiah 30:17 – “‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”

Isaiah 61:1 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives…”

Bible Verses For Overwhelm

Psalm 61:2 – “When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.”

Psalm 46:1-2 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord… and He will make your paths straight.”

Matthew 19:26 – “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

Let God’s Word Be Your Fortress

As you continue your mental health journey, let God’s Word be your foundation and fortress. The Bible isn’t just a book of ancient stories—it’s alive, active, and able to reach into the deepest parts of your heart. When emotions feel overwhelming or life feels too heavy, Scripture reminds you that you are not alone and that your hope is anchored in Christ. Use these verses as a lifeline. Speak them in prayer. Write them on your mirror. Return to them when your mind begins to wander or your spirit feels weak. Healing often takes time, but every moment spent in God’s presence through His Word brings renewal. The same God who brought peace to the storm can calm the unrest within you. Trust Him with each step, and let His truth lead you from surviving to thriving. His Word will not return void—it will accomplish all He’s promised.

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