Bible Verses About Fear for Kids (KJV)
The best-known Bible verse about fear for kids is Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee.” Below are ten short King James verses to read with a frightened or worried child, each with a simple one-line explanation.
This week’s memory verse
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 56:3 (KJV)
10 KJV verses, explained for children
- 1
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
What it means: God is not just watching — He is holding on to you.
- 2
Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
What it means: Being afraid is not wrong; the next step is to tell God about it.
- 3
Joshua 1:9
“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.”
What it means: Wherever you go — new school, new house — God is already there.
- 4
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
What it means: Even in the dark, the Shepherd walks beside His sheep.
- 5
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
What it means: Fear does not come from God — courage does.
- 6
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
What it means: God never quits on you, not even for a minute.
- 7
Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
What it means: God is bigger than the thing that scares you.
- 8
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
What it means: Hand your worries to God like a heavy bag you don’t have to carry.
- 9
Psalm 34:4
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
What it means: When you pray about being scared, God hears every word.
- 10
Proverbs 3:24
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
What it means: A good verse to whisper at bedtime.
Talk about it
- What is one thing that makes you feel scared right now?
- Which of today’s verses would help most at bedtime?
- Can you remember a time you were afraid and God helped you through it?
Do it together
Write Psalm 56:3 on a card and tape it inside the wardrobe door or on the bed frame. Every time a worry comes, read it out loud together and then pray about the worry by name.
Dear God, You know what makes me afraid. Thank You that You are with me in the dark and in new places. Please give me a brave heart today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Free printable Daniel in the lions' den coloring page — three sleepy lions, the stone-sealed den, and the KJV verse.
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Printable memory verse cardsQuestions parents and teachers ask
What Bible verse helps a child who is scared at night?
Psalm 56:3 — “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” It is six words long, so even a three-year-old can say it back, and Proverbs 3:24 pairs with it well for bedtime.
How many times does the Bible say “fear not”?
The exact phrase “fear not” appears dozens of times in the King James Version, and related commands such as “be not afraid” push the total higher. The point for children is simple: God says it often because He knows we need to hear it often.
Which Bible story is best for a frightened child?
Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35–41) shows children that Jesus is awake, in control, and stronger than the thing that frightens them.