# Is “Overthinking” in the Bible?

> No. “Overthinking” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/overthinking
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Psalms call them “restless thoughts” and bring them to God.

## The Bible’s words for it: “restless thoughts”

> Examine me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my restless thoughts.
>
> — [Psalm 139:23](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/139#23) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Overthinking” in the Bible?

No. “Overthinking” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Psalms call them “restless thoughts” and bring them to God.

### What does the Bible say instead of “overthinking”?

The Psalms call them “restless thoughts” and bring them to God. The verse is Psalm 139:23: “Examine me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my restless thoughts.”

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