Some people feel that they have mental health issues when in reality they may just be experiencing normal reactions to life. Mental health is a term used to describe a wide range of emotions and experiences. Mental health can include feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed. It can also refer to feeling fine one day and having a serious mood swing the next. Mental health problems can affect people of any age but are more common in adults. They can also occur at any time in someone’s life, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or social class.
The Bible has a great deal to say about mental health. In fact, the Bible has a great deal to say about human emotions in general. Many people find comfort and guidance in Scripture when it comes to emotional struggles.
The Bible is full of verses about mental health. From Proverbs to Psalms, the Bible has a lot to say about how we should think and feel. In this article, we will look at a few of these verses and discuss what they mean for us today.
First, let’s look at Proverbs 12:25: “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” This verse tells us that worrying does nothing but wear us down. Instead, we should fill our hearts with good words-words of hope, joy, and peace.
Next, let’s look at Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Contents
- 1 Bible Verses About Mental Health
- 1.1 Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)
- 1.2 Isaiah 43:1 (KJV)
- 1.3 Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
- 1.4 Psalm 34:17 (KJV)
- 1.5 Psalm 42:11 (KJV)
- 1.6 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
- 1.7 Psalm 40:1-3 (KJV)
- 1.8 Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
- 1.9 John 14:27 (KJV)
- 1.10 Galatians 1:10 (KJV)
- 1.11 Psalm 18:32 (KJV)
- 1.12 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
- 1.13 Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
- 1.14 Psalm 18:19 (KJV)
- 1.15 Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
- 1.16 John 16:33 (KJV)
- 1.17 Psalm 91:11-12 (KJV)
- 1.18 Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)
- 1.19 Isaiah 43:2 (KJV)
- 1.20 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
- 1.21 Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
- 1.22 Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
- 1.23 Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)
- 1.24 Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)
- 1.25 Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
- 1.26 Romans 8:31 (KJV)
- 1.27 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
- 1.28 John 1:5 (KJV)
- 1.29 Psalm 94:19 (KJV)
Bible Verses About Mental Health
Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Isaiah 43:1 (KJV)
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.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
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.
Psalm 34:17 (KJV)
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Psalm 42:11 (KJV)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Psalm 40:1-3 (KJV)
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
John 14:27 (KJV)
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Galatians 1:10 (KJV)
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Psalm 18:32 (KJV)
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
1 John 1:9 (KJV)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Psalm 18:19 (KJV)
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
John 16:33 (KJV)
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Psalm 91:11-12 (KJV)
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Isaiah 43:2 (KJV)
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.
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
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.
Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Romans 8:31 (KJV)
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
John 1:5 (KJV)
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Psalm 94:19 (KJV)
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.