Do you know any psalms for anxiety?

It is known that anxiety along with depression has become the evil of the 21st century. If you do not have it, it is possible that you know someone who suffers from this disease. Although many think of anxiety as a coolness, it is a disease that requires attention and care. Many people seek spirituality as a way to heal their symptoms and find inner peace.

Of course, seeking a medical diagnosis is essential, however, being in contact and intimacy with the Divine can help a lot during the whole process. That is why it is possible to find psalms for anxiety, able to calm you down and leave your heart in peace.

With that in mind, we decided to share with you the most common psalms for anxiety. You can read them whenever you feel the need, or send them to someone who needs them. Check each one out below!

Psalm 56

Psalm 56 is attributed to King David. It is considered a psalm of lament, used to strengthen faith and establish connections to the Spirit World. David's psalm demonstrates strong emotions and tells of the remarkable situation the King was experiencing at the time he cried out to God.

Sung in communal worship Psalm 56 is sung in communal worship as it is addressed to the chief musician and is to be performed to the tune of the song Silent Dove in a distant land.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 56 has the same setting as Psalm 34, since they both speak about strong emotions and conflicting moments that David was going through. Therefore, it should be proclaimed when a person feels alone, afraid and hopeless, because it speaks about trust in the Lord and faith that everything will work out.

The structure of the poem is as follows: (1) cry to God, David's only help (v. 1,2); (2) profession of faith in God (v. 3,4); (3) description of the work of his enemies (v. 5-7); (4) confession of the reason for trusting God in affliction (v. 8-11); (5) vow of praise to the Lord (v. 12,13).

Prayer

"Have mercy on me, O God, for man seeks to devour me; by fighting every day he oppresses me. My enemies seek to devour me every day; for they are many who fight against me, O Most High. In whatever time I fear, I will trust in you. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh may do to me.

Every day they twist my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, as though they waited for my soul. Shall they escape in their iniquity? O God, strike down the people in thine anger: thou reckonest my wanderings; put my tears in thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

When I cry unto thee, then my enemies shall turn back: this I know; for God is for me. *In God I will praise his word; in the LORD I will praise his word; in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what man may do to me. Thy vows are upon me, O God; I will render unto thee thanksgiving; For thou hast delivered my soul from death; thou wilt not save my feet from falling, towalk before God in the light of the living?"

Psalm 57

Psalm 57 is for people who need to seek refuge and strength. If you are going through a difficult situation where only God can help you, this is the psalm you should turn to and trust. It is a poem of David, when he needed to take refuge in a cave, made a slip against Saul and repented.

Indications and meaning

Recommended for people who want to get rid of their day-to-day fears, Psalm 57 is able to protect, give strength and courage. In addition, it provides peace, brings clear ideas to get out of complicated situations, strengthens faith and is used, most often, to feel the hands and presence of the Creator. The strength of this psalm is in the certainty of receiving all the support and mercy of the Divine.

Prayer

"Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for my soul trusts in you; and in the shadow of your wings I will take shelter, until calamities pass. I will cry out to the Most High God, to the God who performs everything for me. He will send from Heaven, and save me from the contempt of him who sought to devour me (Selah). God will send his mercy and his truth.

My soul is among lions, and I am among them that are set on fire, the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be upon all the earth. They have laid a net at my steps; my soul is cast down. They have digged a pit before me, but they themselves are fallen in the midst of it (Selah). My soul is readyO God, my heart is ready; I will sing and give praise.

Awake, O my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake at the breaking of the dawn. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the Heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the Heavens; and let thy glory be upon all the earth."

Psalm 63

Psalm 63 made by David while in the wilderness of Judah, serves to teach many things, especially that we are on earth subject to many difficult times. For David, God is a strong God and so he sought him relentlessly.

In Psalm 63, the King compares his body to a barren, exhausted, waterless land. At times, our barren desert is our enemies or conflicting situations that we need to go through, and because of this, the psalm is so important. For it is able to restore our faith and gives us encouragement.

Indications and meaning

Suitable for people who are going through difficult problems, facing small storms, or crying because of anxiety, Psalm 63 of David brings comfort, peace, and calms anxiety. For those who are going through a crisis, putting your trust in this prayer will make all the difference.

Prayer

"O God, you are my God, in the morning I will seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry and weary land, where there is no water; To see your strength and your glory, as I have seen you in the sanctuary. For your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips; when I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches: for thou hast been my help; then in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth thee closely; thy right hand upholdeth me.

But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the depths of the earth. They shall fall by the sword; they shall be a feed for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God; everyone who swears by him shall glory; for the mouths of those who speak lies shall be stopped."

Psalm 74

In Psalm 74, the psalmist laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple at the time of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. He finds himself saddened and disappointed, choosing to cry out to God and question him for his permission. For him, the psalmist, God should not have allowed such cruelty, however, by reading the book of the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, it is understandable the will of the Divine.

Indications and meaning

Anxiety hinders our ability to concentrate and discern. It prevents us from making clear decisions and achieving our goals, so it is important to turn to Psalm 74 in order to combat sadness, anxiety and anguish. With faith and an open heart, the psalm will be able to empty the weight that is in your being.

Prayer

"O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thy wrath wax hot against the sheep of thy pasture? remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased from of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations, to all that the enemy hath done evil in the sanctuary.

Thine enemies cry out in the midst of thy holy places: they set up their ensigns in them for signs. A man was famous according as he had lifted up findings against the thicket of the trees: but now every graven work they break in pieces with axes and hammers. They have cast fire into thy sanctuary: they have profaned and brought down to the ground the habitation of thy name. They have said in their hearts, 'Let them despoil it.them all at once'.

They have burned up all God's holy places on earth; we see no more our signs, there is no more a prophet, nor is there any among us who knows how long it will last. How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach us? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever? why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? draw it out of thy bosom.

Yet God is my King from ancient times, working salvation in the midst of the earth. Thou didst divide the sea by thy might; thou didst break the heads of the whales in the waters. Thou didst break in pieces the heads of Leviathan, and gavest him for food to the inhabitants of the wilderness. Thou didst cleave the fountain and the brook; thou driedst up the mighty rivers.

Thine is the day, and thine is the night: thou hast prepared the light and the sun: thou hast established all the bounds of the earth: summer and winter hast thou formed them. Remember this, that the enemy hath defied the LORD, and that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name: deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the wild beasts: forget not the life of thy afflicted ones for ever. Attend thy covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of habitationsof cruelty.

O let not the oppressed return ashamed; let the afflicted and needy praise thy name. Arise, O God, plead thine own cause; remember the affront which the foolish man doth every day. Forget not the cries of thine enemies; the tumult of them that rise up against thee continually increases."

Psalm 65

Interestingly enough, the 65th psalm in the Bible carries with it an energy of rescue, able to deliver us from the tribulations of life. Whatever problem you are going through, keep in mind that God is here to help you. If you are part of the team of people who are burdened in mind by afflictions, then this psalm and feel it bring peace and hope to your heart.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 65 is indicated to be used in the recovery of health and overcoming some evil, in order to enhance the physical energy until returning to normal life. It helps in personal difficulties and trials, and protects from calamities with fire and water. The strength of this psalm is in the search for overcoming.

Prayer

"To thee, O God, doth praise wait in Zion, and to thee shall the vow be paid.

2 O thou that hearest prayer, to thee shall all flesh come.

3 Iniquities have prevailed against me; but thou wilt cleanse our transgressions.

4 Blessed is he whom thou choosest, and causest to come unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be filled with the goodness of thy house, and of thy holy temple.

5 With tremendous things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation: thou art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea.

6 He who by his strength strength consolidates the mountains, girded with fortitude;

7 He quiets the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.

8 And they that dwell in the ends of the earth fear thy signs: thou makest the morning and evening departures joyful.

9 Thou visitest the earth, and refreshest it; thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water; thou preparest the wheat for it, when thou hast thus prepared it.

10 You fill her furrows with water; you sprinkle her leys; you soften her with much rain; you bless her new things.

11 Gird them with joy.

12 The fields are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are covered with wheat; they rejoice and sing."

Psalm 116

Psalm 116 is one of the most important psalms in the book of psalms because it has an extremely close connection to Jesus Christ. It was chanted during the Passover by the Messiah and his disciples. It is considered a hymn of Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 116 is usually said on Easter after lunch, but that doesn't mean that you can't say it any day you feel the need and feel free to do so. Remember that it is a way of thanking God. With it, you place your trust in the Divine and re-establish your connection to the Spirit World.

Prayer

"I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplication.

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: therefore will I call upon him while I live.

The strings of death surrounded me, and anguish from hell seized me; I found tightness and sorrow.

Then called I upon the name of the LORD, and said, O LORD, deliver my soul.

Merciful is the Lord and righteous; our God has mercy.

The LORD preserves the meek; I was brought low, but he delivered me.

Return, my soul, to your rest, for the Lord has made you well.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from the fall.

I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

Cri, that's why I spoke. I've been in a lot of trouble.

I would say in my haste, All men are liars.

What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?

I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.

I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all his people.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.

O LORD, I am indeed thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

I will offer you the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the LORD.

I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all my people,

In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.''

Psalm 121

The 121st bible psalm is of utmost importance, just like the others. Once you understand that it is considered a test about trust and security in God, you begin to believe and place hopes in the Divine, because you know that he will never abandon you. Learn and chant the sacred poem to renew your faith and also to ask for protection and face problems with confidence.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 121 is a psalm of faith, used to soothe anxious hearts and bring hope and excitement to life. It extols God's protection and is one of the most cherished psalms in the book of psalms. This is because it is able to convey messages that firm the trust and security of the people in God's hands.

Prayer

"I lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my help?

My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth.

He shall not let thy foot waver: he that keepeth thee shall not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD is he who keeps you; the LORD is your shade at your right hand.

By day the sun will not smite you, nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will guard your life.

The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in, from this time and forever."

Psalm 23

Written 3 thousand years ago, Psalm 23 leads us to reflect on how to rest, even in the face of so many pressures. It is one of the best known verses in the Holy Bible and expresses David's gratitude for God's blessings in his life.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 23 expresses gratitude and trust in God. People who chant this psalm and understand it, will never have worries, because they believe that trust is in the Divine and that He is in control of everything. Although things may seem minimally complicated, those who have faith in God know that we will lack nothing.

Prayer

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want

Lay me down in green pastures

Guide me meekly to still waters

Cool my soul, guide me in the paths of righteousness

For his name's sake

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

I would fear no evil, for thou art with me

Your rod and your staff comfort me

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies

You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows

Surely goodness and mercy

Will follow me all the days of my life

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for long days."

Psalm 91

Psalm 91 is also very well known among the faithful in the holy bible. It was made by David and inspires security, joy, protection and reward of faith and love for God. Psalm 91 shows that the word of God is living and effective, and more than that, it penetrates more than two-edged sword.

Indications and meaning

Psalm 91 should be read, meditated upon, and kept so that the message can come into action in our lives. It is able to provide us deliverance, salvation, sanity, and more than that, it can reveal the way that is Jesus Christ. Those who take refuge in God's words have true spiritual rest.

Prayer

"1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall rest under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, 'He is my God, my refuge and my fortress, and in him will I trust.

3 For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the foul pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night nor of the arrow that flies by day,

6 Nor of the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor of the deadness that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but you shall not be stricken.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, and see the reward of the wicked.

9 For thou, O Lord, art my refuge: in the Most High hast thou made thy habitation.

10 No evil shall befall thee, nor shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

11 For he will give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall hold thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the serpent, thou shalt trample under foot the young lion and the serpent.

14 Because he loved me so dearly, I also will deliver him, I will set him on high, because he has known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will bring him out of it, and will glorify him.

16 I will fill him with long days, and show him my salvation."

How can knowing psalms for anxiety assist in your life?

Going through difficult times is distressing and requires a lot of sanity and mental stability. During the conflicting times that life throws at us, it is important that you hold on to something that makes you believe that everything will work out, no matter what is happening. Psalms are ways to bring you closer to God and the Spirit World.

In difficult moments, we just want someone to hold us and welcome us. And when you know that there is a much greater Being holding your hands, the journey begins to be worthwhile. Try to see the psalms with other eyes, because they are a way of saying that the Creator is with you. Knowing them, you will realize that they will calm your anxiety and assist in your life in all aspects.