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Psalm 121:7
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
This passage speaks of God's care over both body and soul.
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Bible Passages for Protection
Prayers for protection are a way of placing fear and uncertainty into God's hands.
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Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
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Psalm 31:1
“In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.”
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Psalm 91:14
“Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.”
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Psalm 144:7
“Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners.”
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Psalm 37:40
“The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.”
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Genesis 49:18
“I look for your deliverance, Lord.”
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Psalm 31:5
“Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.”
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Psalm 136:24
“He rescued us from our enemies, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
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Psalm 141:9
“Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me.”
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2 Samuel 22:3
“My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.”
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Psalm 31:15
“My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.”
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2 Samuel 22:18
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.”
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Deuteronomy 2:33
“The Lord our God delivered him over to us, and we struck him down, together with his sons and his whole army.”
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Psalm 91:15
“When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will be with him in distress; I will deliver him and give him honor.”
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Deuteronomy 33:27
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, 'Destroy them!'”
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Psalm 91:2
“Say to the Lord, My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
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Psalm 31:2
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.”
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Psalm 12:8
“You, Lord, protect us always; preserve us from this generation.”
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Psalm 55:2
“Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.”
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Psalm 79:9
“Help us, God our savior, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, pardon our sins for your name's sake.”
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Psalm 43:1
“Vindicate me, God; defend my cause against an ungodly people. From the deceitful and unjust rescue me.”
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Psalm 142:7
“Listen to my cry, for I am brought very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.”
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Psalm 119:114
“You are my refuge and shield; in your word I hope.”
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Psalm 115:11
“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”
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Psalm 50:15
“Call upon me in time of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall glorify me.”
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2 Corinthians 10:4
“For the weapons of our battle are not of flesh but are enormously powerful, capable of destroying fortresses. We destroy arguments”
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1 Samuel 17:47
“And this whole assembly shall know that the Lord does not save by sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord's, and he shall deliver you into our hands.”
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Psalm 144:2
“He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.”
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Psalm 116:6
“The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.”
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Lord, protect me and the people I love. Guard our steps and keep our hearts in peace.
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Psalm 121 is one of the most loved passages for protection, safety, and God's watchful care.