Bible Verses About Protection from Enemies

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress."

"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?"

"But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

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

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

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

"For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."

"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."

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn."

"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over."

What does the Bible say about protection from enemies?

Enemies are a reality of life — whether they're hostile people, spiritual forces, or circumstances that oppose you. The Bible is filled with prayers for protection and promises of divine defense. Key King James Version passages include Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 3:3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about protection from enemies, each quoted in full.

Does God protect us from our enemies?

Yes. Psalm 91, Deuteronomy 20:4, and Isaiah 54:17 all promise divine protection. God fights on behalf of His people and ensures that no weapon formed against them will ultimately succeed.

Should Christians pray against their enemies?

Jesus taught us to pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44), not against them. However, praying for protection from harm and for God's justice is biblical, as David did throughout the Psalms.