What Does the Bible Say About Negative Thoughts?

The Bible addresses negative thoughts across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

1 verses·1 eras·1 promises

Exile (~586 BC)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

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