22 Encouraging Bible Verses About God’s Protection

When you or your loved ones face danger or uncertainty, it can be greatly encouraging to read Bible verses detailing promises and examples of God’s protection.

Bible Verses About Protection

Exodus 14:13-14

“And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.’” Read more about this verse

Deuteronomy 20:4

“For the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”

1 Samuel 14:6

“Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, ‘Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few.’” Read more about this verse

2 Samuel 22:3-4

“The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; 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.”

Psalm 17:7-8

“Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You from those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings.”

Psalm 34:6

“This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.”

Psalm 34:17-18

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.”

Psalm 34:19

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.” Read more about this verse

Psalm 57:3

“He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.”

Psalm 72:4

“He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, and will break in pieces the oppressor.”

Psalm 91:7

“A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.”

Psalm 138:7

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.”

Psalm 145:19

“He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them.” Read more about this verse

Proverbs 18:10

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

Proverbs 20:22

“Do not say, ‘I will recompense evil’; wait for the LORD, and He will save you.”

Proverbs 29:25

“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.”

Nahum 1:7

“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Read more about this verse

Zephaniah 3:17

“The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Romans 8:37

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” Read more about this verse

Ephesians 6:13

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Read more about this verse

Hebrews 13:6

“So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” Read more about this verse

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