Emotions are a natural part of being human, and the Bible doesn’t shy away from addressing them. Whether we’re joyful, anxious, angry, or sad, Scripture gives us wisdom on how to handle our feelings in a way that honors God. Let’s explore verses that remind us that it’s okay to feel, but it’s important to rely on God through it all.
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Bible Verses About Feelings And Emotions
Psalm 34:17-18 – God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:17-18
Proverbs 14:30 – A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30
John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” – John 14:1
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Proverbs 15:13 – A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:13
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.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Psalm 42:11 – Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:11
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Proverbs 12:25 – Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25
Psalm 94:19 – When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” – Psalm 94:19
Isaiah 41:10 – So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
2 Timothy 1:7 – For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Psalm 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
Matthew 6:34 – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
1 Peter 3:14 – But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”
“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”” – 1 Peter 3:14
Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14
Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18
Isaiah 40:31 – but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Proverbs 16:24 – Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love.
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Psalm 37:4 – Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
James 4:7 – Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Lamentations 3:22-23 – Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
John 16:33 – I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
Psalm 139:13 – For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4
Jeremiah 17:7 – But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” – Jeremiah 17:7
Psalm 118:14 – The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” – Psalm 118:14
Psalm 16:11 – You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalm 16:11
Philippians 4:19 – And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Proverbs 3:3-4 – Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” – Proverbs 3:3-4
Psalm 139:23-24 – Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24