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Bible Verses About Protection

“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,”

— Psalms 17:8

The Good Shepherd — Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1660 · public domain

"The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him" — Psalm 34 mixes military and family imagery for protection, and Psalm 91 is the Bible's full-length shelter psalm. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Psalms 17:8 to Isaiah 54:17.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about protection here is Psalms 17:8: "Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings," Psalms 27:5 follows close behind: "For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." 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

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Psalms 17:8

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02 · King James Version

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalms 27:5

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03 · King James Version

The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Psalms 28:8

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04 · King James Version

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

Psalms 32:7

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05 · King James Version

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

Psalms 32:10

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06 · King James Version

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

Psalms 34:7

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07 · King James Version

Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

Psalms 59:1

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08 · King James Version

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

Psalms 91:4

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09 · King James Version

Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

Psalms 91:9

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10 · King James Version

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Psalms 91:11

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11 · King James Version

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Psalms 121:4

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12 · King James Version

The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

Psalms 121:5

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13 · King James Version

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.

Psalms 138:7

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14 · King James Version

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

Psalms 140:4

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15 · King James Version

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Isaiah 54:17

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When to read these verses

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about protection?
Psalms 17:8 is the one most readers land on: "Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings," Psalms 27:5 is the usual second: "For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." 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 protection?
The verses on this page come from 2 books of the Bible — most notably Psalms, Isaiah — spanning the Old Testament. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses protection 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 protection?
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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