Bible Verses About Protection
These verses describe God as a shelter, a shield and a guard. They were written by people in danger, and they are often read by travelers, parents and anyone facing an uncertain day. Read them aloud as a prayer.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
Psalms 91:1KJV
“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:11KJV
“For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.”
Psalms 121:7KJV
“The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.”
Psalms 34:7KJV
“The angel of the LORD camps round about them that fear him, and delivers them.”
Psalms 18:2KJV
“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 32:7KJV
“You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 46:1KJV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Proverbs 18:10KJV
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.”
Isaiah 54:17KJV
“No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, says the LORD.”
Isaiah 43:2KJV
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3KJV
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.”
Common questions
What Bible verse is best for protection?
Psalm 91 is the chapter most people read on God's protection, with verse 1 on dwelling in his shelter and verse 11 on angels guarding you. Psalm 121:7 is short and easy to pray for family and for travel.
Does God promise to protect believers from every harm?
The Bible promises God's presence and care, not a life without hardship. Isaiah 43:2 says that when you pass through water and fire he is with you, and in John 16:33 Jesus tells his followers they will have trouble in the world.
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- Bible Verses About FearFear is one of the most common human feelings, and the Bible meets it head on.
- Bible Verses About CourageGod told Joshua to be strong and courageous, and he says the same to you before a hard task.
- Bible Verses About Trusting GodTrust is what you do when you cannot see the whole plan.
- Bible Verses About StrengthWhen you run out of your own strength, these verses point you to a source that does not run out.
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