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Bible Verses About Protection

What does the Bible say about protection?

The Bible calls God our refuge and fortress, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 91:1-2; Psalm 46:1). The Lord is faithful to guard us from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). His keeping is not a promise that no harm will come: Jesus told Peter to put away his sword, and the first Christians trusted God even to death (Romans 8:38-39).

  1. God is our refuge and fortress
  2. The Lord keeps you from evil
  3. The Lord is our defense, not the sword

Bible verses about protection: God is our refuge and fortress

The safest place is under the shadow of the Almighty.

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Psalms 91:1-2

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1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Psalms 46:1-2

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1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

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Proverbs 18:10

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

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

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Psalms 18:2

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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.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Psalms 91:4

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He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

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Psalms 27:1

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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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Bible verses about protection: The Lord keeps you from evil

Promises and prayers for God's keeping care.

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2 Thessalonians 3:3

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But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

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Psalms 121:7-8

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7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Numbers 6:24-26

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24The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

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Psalms 32:7

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Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

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Psalms 138:7

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Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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2 Timothy 4:18

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And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Psalms 4:8

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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

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Bible verses about protection: The Lord is our defense, not the sword

Jesus told Peter to put away his sword. The first Christians trusted God to defend them and would not fight back.

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Matthew 5:39

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But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

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Matthew 26:52

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Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

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John 18:36

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Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

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Romans 12:19

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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

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2 Corinthians 10:4

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(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

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Exodus 14:14

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The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

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Bible verses about protection: God is with you when you are afraid

He does not leave His people alone in danger.

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Isaiah 41:10

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Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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 righteous right hand.

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Deuteronomy 31:6

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Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Isaiah 43:2

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When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

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Psalms 23:4

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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

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Hebrews 13:6

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So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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Romans 8:31

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What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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Bible verses about protection: His angels watch over you

God sends His angels to guard and serve His people.

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Psalms 34:7

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The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

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Psalms 91:11-12

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11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Hebrews 1:14

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Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

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Matthew 18:10

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Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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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Daniel 6:22

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My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

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Bible verses about protection: Protection from the evil one — the armor of God

Spiritual protection through Christ, prayer and the Word.

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Ephesians 6:10-13

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10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.

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Matthew 6:13

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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’

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John 10:28-29

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28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

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Philippians 4:7

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And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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1 John 5:18

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We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

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.

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James 4:7

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Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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Short Bible verses about protection

Easy to memorize, to write in a card, or to send to a friend.

4 verses

  • “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”

    2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV · 14 words

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  • “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

    Exodus 14:14 KJV · 12 words

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  • “The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”

    Psalms 34:7 KJV · 15 words

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  • “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

    James 4:7 KJV · 14 words

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What the first Christians said about protection

Exact words from our library of the early church writers. Each one opens at the place it was written.

“We who once killed one another not only refrain from warring against our enemies, but we also willingly die confessing Christ, so we won’t lie or deceive our judges.”

Justin MartyrFirst Apology 39
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The Greek and Hebrew words for protection

The words behind the English. Each word page has a Listen button for how it is said.

Questions people ask about protection in the Bible

What is the best Bible verse for protection?

Psalm 91 is often called the psalm of protection: "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm 91:1). Many also pray 2 Thessalonians 3:3, that the Lord will establish you and keep you from evil.

Listen: Psalms 91:1-2 · 2 Thessalonians 3:3

What is Psalm 91 about?

Psalm 91 is a song of trust in God as refuge, fortress and shield. It promises His care in danger and says He gives His angels charge over those who make the Lord their dwelling place. Satan quoted it to tempt Jesus, and Jesus answered that we must not put God to the test.

Listen: Psalms 91:9-12 · Matthew 4:6-7

Is there a Bible verse for protection from evil?

Jesus taught us to pray, "deliver us from evil" (Matthew 6:13). Paul writes that the Lord is faithful to keep us from evil (2 Thessalonians 3:3) and tells us to put on the whole armor of God to stand against the devil (Ephesians 6:11).

Listen: Matthew 6:13 · Ephesians 6:11

What Bible verse can I pray for my children's protection?

Many parents pray the priestly blessing: "The LORD bless thee, and keep thee" (Numbers 6:24-26), and Psalm 121:7-8, that the Lord will preserve their going out and coming in. Jesus said little ones have angels who always see the Father's face (Matthew 18:10).

Listen: Numbers 6:24-26 · Psalms 121:7-8

Does God always protect us from harm?

God's people still face trouble; the apostles and many early Christians suffered and even died for Christ. But He promises to be with us in the fire and the flood (Isaiah 43:2), to deliver us in the end (Psalm 34:19), and that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39).

Listen: Psalms 34:19 · Romans 8:38-39

Should a Christian protect himself by force?

Jesus said, "resist not evil" (Matthew 5:39), and told Peter, "Put up again thy sword" (Matthew 26:52). His kingdom does not fight with the sword (John 18:36). The first Christians took Him at His word. Justin Martyr wrote that "we who once killed one another not only refrain from warring against our enemies, but we also willingly die confessing Christ."

Listen: Matthew 5:39 · Matthew 26:52