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Bible Verses About Deliverance

“He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.”

— Psalms 18:17

"He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me" — Psalm 18 pairs deliverance with delight, which is a surprising pairing worth reading slowly. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Psalms 18:17 to Galatians 1:4.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about deliverance here is Psalms 18:17: "He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me." Psalms 18:19 follows close behind: "He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.

Psalms 18:17

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02 · King James Version

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 18:19

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03 · King James Version

Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.

Psalms 31:4

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04 · King James Version

My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

Psalms 31:15

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05 · King James Version

Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.

Psalms 40:13

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06 · King James Version

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalms 50:15

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07 · King James Version

Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

Psalms 69:14

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08 · King James Version

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Psalms 71:2

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09 · King James Version

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.

Psalms 79:9

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10 · King James Version

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

Psalms 107:6

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11 · King James Version

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

Psalms 107:13

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12 · King James Version

In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

Psalms 120:1

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13 · King James Version

Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

Psalms 140:1

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14 · King James Version

Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;

Psalms 144:7

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15 · King James Version

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

Galatians 1:4

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When to read these verses

Read these when the invisible things need handling: trust, prayer, calling, the practices that hold a life up. They are also the standard readings for studies and small groups, since the texts themselves invite response.

How to use this list

Each card shows the King James text with a World English Bible toggle — "faith" and "believe" share one Greek root, and seeing both renderings side by side often settles a question definitions argue about. Copy the verse you are standing on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about deliverance?
Psalms 18:17 is the one most readers land on: "He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me." Psalms 18:19 is the usual second: "He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
How should a beginner use a list like this?
Start with one verse, not fifteen. Read it aloud once a day for a week — public-domain text, no permission needed, and the copy button will place it wherever you will actually see it. Scripture was written to be heard and repeated; a list like this is a shelf, not a syllabus.
Where in the Bible does it talk about deliverance?
The verses on this page come from 2 books of the Bible — most notably Psalms, Galatians — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses deliverance in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about deliverance?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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