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What does the Bible say about protection?

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The Bible teaches that God is the faithful refuge and defender of his people, preserving them according to his wise and sovereign purpose through every danger. Psalm 91:1-16 portrays those who dwell in the Lord as secure under his care, while Psalm 46:1 calls him our present help in trouble. Isaiah 41:10 and Deuteronomy 31:6 assure believers that God is with them and will not forsake them. His protection does not promise freedom from suffering, but confidence that no enemy, accusation, or trial can finally separate his children from his saving love. Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and Proverbs 18:10 direct us to trust the Lord himself as our strong refuge.

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  • Psalms 91:1-16

    [1] He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust." [3] For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. [4] He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. [5] You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day; [6] Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. [7] A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it will not come near you. [8] You will only look with your eyes, And see the recompense of the wicked. [9] Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, And the Most High your dwelling place, [10] No evil shall happen to you, Neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. [11] For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways. [12] They will bear you up in their hands, So that you won't dash your foot against a stone. [13] You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot. [14] "Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. [15] He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. [16] I will satisfy him with long life, And show him my salvation."

  • Isaiah 54:17

    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 Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me, says Yahweh.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:3

    But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Psalms 46:1

    > God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

  • Psalms 32:7

    You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.

  • Psalms 34:7

    The angel of Yahweh encamps round about those who fear him, And delivers them.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.

  • Proverbs 18:10

    The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: The righteous run to him, and are safe.

  • Psalms 138:7

    Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

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