Bible Passages for Protection

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.

Proverbs 18:10

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

God's name is pictured as a place of refuge.

Psalm 31:1

“In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.”

Psalm 91:14

“Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.”

Psalm 144:7

“Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners.”

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.”

Genesis 49:18

“I look for your deliverance, Lord.”

Psalm 31:5

“Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.”

Psalm 136:24

“He rescued us from our enemies, for his steadfast love endures forever.”

Psalm 141:9

“Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me.”

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.”

Psalm 31:15

“My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.”

2 Samuel 22:18

“He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.”

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.”

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.”

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!'”

Psalm 91:2

“Say to the Lord, My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

Psalm 31:2

“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.”

Psalm 12:8

“You, Lord, protect us always; preserve us from this generation.”

Psalm 55:2

“Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.”

Psalm 79:9

“Help us, God our savior, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, pardon our sins for your name's sake.”

Psalm 43:1

“Vindicate me, God; defend my cause against an ungodly people. From the deceitful and unjust rescue me.”

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.”

Psalm 119:114

“You are my refuge and shield; in your word I hope.”

Psalm 115:11

“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”

Psalm 50:15

“Call upon me in time of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall glorify me.”

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”

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.”

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.”

Psalm 116:6

“The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.”