Bible Verses About Protection
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
What to draw from
Bible verses about protection, many of them from the Psalms, where God is called a shield, a refuge and a fortress. Psalm 91 and Psalm 121 are among the best known. Draw one at random or browse the full list below.
Reading verses about protection
Many of these verses are prayers spoken in danger, by people who were pursued or at war. Psalm 121 is one of the Songs of Ascents, and Psalm 91:11 is quoted in the Gospels in the account of the temptation of Jesus. Ephesians 6:10–12 speaks of protection in a figurative sense, as the armor of God. The context view shows the situation in which a verse was written. For someone setting out on a journey, Psalm 121:7–8 is often chosen.
All 40 verses
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
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But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
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The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
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No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD.
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
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For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
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Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
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And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
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I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
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I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
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See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
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The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
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The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.
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Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
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Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
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Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
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If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
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He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.
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But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
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My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
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For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.
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He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
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As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
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Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.
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Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah Lowborn men are but a vapor, the exalted but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.
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Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you.
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For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
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Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High— no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
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You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
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Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
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We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.