...I am with you, and will protect you wherever you go, and will bring you back safely to this land; I will be with you constantly until I have finished giving you all I am promising."
Genesis 28:15
There is none like the God of Jerusalem--he descends from the heavens in majestic splendor to help you. The eternal God is your Refuge,...
Deuteronomy 33:26,27
"Cheer up, for we have entrusted each other and each other's children into God's hands forever."
1 Samuel 20:42
"Be strong, be brave, and do not be afraid of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is someone with us who is far greater than he is! He has a great army, but they are all mere men, while we have the Lord our God to fight our battles for us!"
2 Chronicles 32:7
...you are always true to your word.
Nehemiah 9:8
Shall we receive only pleasant things from the hand of God and never anything unpleasant?"
Job 2:10
...when trouble strikes, you faint and are broken. At such a time as this should not trust in God still be your confidence? Shouldn't you believe that God will care for those who are good?
Job 4:5,6
...Go to God and confess your sins to him. For he does wonderful miracles, marvels without number. He sends the rain upon the earth to water the fields, and gives prosperity to the poor and humble, and takes sufferers to safety.
Job 5:8-11
...true wisdom and power are God's. He alone knows what we should do; he understands.
Job 12:13
If you are attacked and knocked down, you will know that there is someone who will lift you up again.
Job 22:29
...you have always cared for me in my distress; now hear me as I call again. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for though I am alone, O Lord, you will keep me safe.
Psalm 4:8
...the Lord lives on forever; he sits upon his throne to judge justly the nations of the world. All who are oppressed may come to him. He is a refuge for them in their times of trouble.
Psalm 9:7
All those who know your mercy, Lord, will count on you for help. For you have never yet forsaken those who trust in you.
Psalm 9:9,10
He who avenges murder has an open ear to those who cry to him for justice. He does not ignore the prayers of men in trouble when they call to him for help.
Psalm 9:12
O Lord, the poor man trusts himself to you; you are known as the helper of the helpless.
Psalm 10:14
The Lord replies, "I will arise and defend the oppressed, the poor, the needy. I will rescue them as they have longed for me to do so." The Lord's promise is sure. He speaks no careless word; all he says is purest truth, like silver seven times refined. O Lord, we know that you will forever preserve your own from the reach of evil men, although they prowl on every side and vileness is praised throughout the land.
Psalm 12:5-8
...God is with those who love him. He is the refuge of the poor and humble when evil-doers are oppressing them.
Psalm 14:5,6
What a God he is! How perfect in every way! All his promises prove true. He is a shield for everyone who hides behind him.
Psalm 18:30
Lord, how you have helped me before! You took me safely from my mother's womb and brought me through the years of infancy. I have depended upon you since birth; you have always been my God. Don't leave me now, for trouble is near and no one else can possibly help.
Psalm 22:9-11
The poor shall eat and be satisfied; all who seek the Lord shall find him and shall praise his name. Their hearts shall rejoice with everlasting joy.
Psalm 22:26
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need! He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He restores my failing health. He helps me do what honors him the most. Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way. You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest; blessings overflow! Your goodness and unfailing kindness shall be
with me all of my life, and afterwards I will live with you forever in your home.
Psalm 23:1-6
None who have faith in God will ever be disgraced for trusting him. But all who harm the innocent shall be defeated.
Psalm 25:3
...abiding love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. So rejoice in him,, all those who are his, and shout for joy, all those who try to obey him.
Psalm 32:10,11
For all God's words are right, and everything he does is worth of our trust. He loves whatever is just and good; the earth is filled with his tender love.
Psalm 33:4,5
If you belong to the Lord, reverence him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs. Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those of us who reverence the Lord will never lack any good thing.
Psalm 34:9,10
...the Lord hears the good man when he calls to him for help, and saves him out of all his troubles.
Psalm 34:17
The good man does not escape all troubles--he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one.
Psalm 34:19
Your steadfast love, O Lord, is as great as all the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your justice is as solid as God's mountains. Your decisions are as full of wisdom as the oceans are with water. You are concerned for men and animals alike. How precious is your constant love, O God! All humanity takes refuge in the shadow of your wings. You feed them with blessings from your own table and let them drink from your rivers of delight.
Psalm 36:5-8
It is better to have little and be godly than to own an evil man's wealth; for the strength of evil men shall be broken, but the Lord takes care of those he has forgiven. Day by day the Lord observes the good deeds done by godly men, and gives them eternal rewards. He cares for them when times are hard; even in famine, they will have enough.
Psalm 37:16-19
...I have never seen the Lord forsake a man who loves him;...
Psalm 37:25
Don't be impatient for the Lord to act! Keep traveling steadily along his pathway and in due season he will honor you with every blessing, and you will see the wicked destroyed.
Psalm 37:34
...I am waiting for you, O Lord my God. Come and protect me.
Psalm 38:15
Don't leave me, Lord; don't go away! Come quickly! Help me, O my Savior.
Psalm 38:21,22
I am poor and needy, yet the Lord is thinking about me right now! O my God, you are my helper. You are my Savior; come quickly, and save me. Please don't delay!
Psalm 40:17
Why then be downcast? Why be discouraged and sad? Hope in God!
Psalm 42:5
...O my soul, don't be discouraged. Don't be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise him for all that he will do. He is my help! He is my God!
Psalm 42:11
O my soul, why be so gloomy and discouraged? Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; he will make me smile again, for he is my God!
Psalm 43:5
God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
You have seen me tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded every one in your book.
Psalm 56:8
Your kindness and love are as vast as the heavens. Your faithfulness is higher than the skies.
Psalm 57:10
My God is changeless in his love for me and he will come and help me.
Psalm 59:10
God has promised to help us. He has vowed it by his holiness!
Psalm 60:6
I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone. Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense and fortress. Why then should I be tense with fear when troubles comes?
Psalm 62:1,2
O my people, trust him all the time. Pour out your longings before him, for he can help!
Psalm 62:8
He is a father to the fatherless; he gives justice to the widows, for he is holy. He gives families to the lonely, and releases prisoners from jail, singing with joy!
Psalm 68:5,6
What a glorious Lord! He who daily bears our burdens also gives us our salvation.
Psalm 68:19
...Jehovah hears the cries of his needy ones, and does not look the other way.
Psalm 69:33
O Lord, you alone are my hope;...
Psalm 71:5
I will keep on expecting you to help me. I praise you more and more.
Psalm 71:14
I walk in the strength of the Lord God.
Psalm 71:16
You have let me sink down deep in desperate problems. But you will bring me back to life again, up from the depths of the earth. You will give me greater honor than before, and turn again and comfort me.
Psalm 71:20,21
He will take care of the helpless and poor when they cry to him; for they have no one else to defend them. He feels pity for the weak and needy, and will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to him.
Psalm 72:12-14
....you love me! You are holding my right hand! You will keep on guiding me all my life with your wisdom and counsel; and afterwards receive me into the glories of heaven! Whom have I in heaven but you? And I desire no one on earth as much as you! My health fails; my spirits droop, yet God remains! He is the strength of my heart; he is mine forever!
Psalm 73:23-26
When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of springs were pools of blessing and refreshment collect rains! They will grow constantly in strength and each of them is invited to meet with the Lord...
Psalm 84:6,7
...You are my Father, my God, and my Rock of Salvation;
Psalm 89:26
We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods. This I declare, that he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. For he rescues you from every trap, and protects you from the fatal plague. He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. Now you don't need to be afraid of the dark any more, nor fear the dangers of the day; nor dread the plagues of darkness, nor disasters in the morning. Though a thousand fall at my side, though ten thousand are dying around me, the evil will not touch me. I will see how the wicked are punished but I will not share it. For Jehovah is my refuge! I choose the God above all gods to shelter me. How then can evil overtake me or any plague come near? For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail. You can safely meet a lion or step on poisonous snakes, yes, even trample them beneath your feet! For the Lord says, "Because he loves me, I will rescue him; I will make him great because he trusts in my name. When he calls on me I will answer; I will be with him in trouble, and rescue him and honor him. I will satisfy him with a full life and give him my salvation."
Psalm 91:1-16
The Lord is fully aware of how limited and futile the thoughts of mankind are, so he helps us by punishing us. This makes us follow his paths, and gives us respite from our enemies while God traps them and destroys them.
Psalm 94:11,12
The Lord will not forsake his people, for they are his prize. Judgement will again be just and all the upright will rejoice.
Psalm 94:14,15
Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.
Psalm 94:19
He will listen to the prayers of the destitute, for he is never too busy to heed their requests.
Psalm 102:17
He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him. That is why he is not afraid, but can calmly face his foes.
Psalm 112:7,8
..."His lovingkindness is forever."
Psalm 118:3
The Lord is on my side; he will help me.
Psalm 118:7
It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to take refuge in him than in the mightiest king!
Psalm 118:8,9
May I never forget your words, for they are my only hope.
Psalm 119:43
You are my refuge and my shield, and your promises are my only source of hope.
Psalm 119:114
I have known from the earliest days that your will never changes.
Psalm 119:152
Shall I look to the mountain gods for help? No! My help is from Jehovah who made the mountains! And the heavens too! He will never let me stumble, slip or fall. For he is always watching, never sleeping. Jehovah himself is caring for you! He is your defender. He protects you day and night. He keeps you from all evil, and preserves your life. He keeps his eye upon you as you come and go, and always guards you.
Psalm 121:1-8
Those who sow tears shall reap joy. Yes, they go out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, and return singing, carrying their sheaves.
Psalm 126:5,6
...your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. When I pray, you answer me, and encourage me by giving me the strength I need.
Psalm 138:2,3
Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will bring me safely through them. You will clench your fist against my angry enemies! Your power will save me. The Lord will work our his plans for my life--for your lovingkindness, Lord, continues forever. Don't abandon me--for you made me.
Psalm 138:7,8
I can never be lost to your Spirit! I can never get away from my God! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the place of the dead, you are there. If I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, your strength will support me. If I try to hide in the darkness, the night becomes light around me. For even darkness cannot hide from God; to you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are both alike to you.
Psalm 139:7-12
How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day your thoughts turn towards me. And when I waken in the morning, you are still thinking of me!
Psalm 139:17,18
The Lord is fair in everything he does, and full of kindness. He is close to all who call on him sincerely. He fulfills the desires of those who reverence and trust him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. He protects all those who love him...
Psalm 145:17-20
Don't look to men for help; their greatest leaders fail; for every man must die. His breathing stops, life ends, and in a moment all he planned for himself is ended. But happy is the man who has God of Jacob as his helper, whose hope is in the Lord his God--the God who made both earth and heaven, the seas and everything in them. He is the God who keeps every promise, and gives justice to the poor and oppressed, and food to the hungry. He frees the prisoners, and opens the eyes of the blind; he lifts the burdens from those bent down beneath their loads. For the Lord loves good men. He protects the immigrants, and cares for the orphans and widows. But he turns topsy-turvy the plans of the wicked. The Lord will reign forever. Your God is King in every generation! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
Psalm 146:3-10
He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
How great he is! His power is absolute! His understanding is unlimited. The Lord supports the humble, but brings the wicked into the dust.
Psalm 147:5,6
In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown you efforts with success.
Proverb 3:6
The Lord's blessing is our greatest wealth. All our work adds nothing to it!
Proverb 10:22
The Lord is a strong fortress. The godly run to him and are safe.
Proverb 18:10
Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.
Proverb 19:23
Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way?
Proverb 20:24
Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection.
Proverb 30:5
...the Lord gives his people rest from sorrow and fear, from slavery and chains,
Isaiah 14:3
The Lord will wipe away all tears...
Isaiah 25:8
He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!
Isaiah 26:3
Lord, grant us peace; for all we have and are has come from you.
Isaiah 26:12
...I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
..."The Lord is our righteousness!"
Jeremiah 33:16
...if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us."
Jeremiah 42:6
...God loves you very much.
Daniel 9:23
...don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time.
Matthew 6:34
...`Blessed are those who don't doubt me.'"
Matthew 11:6
...be sure of this--that I am with you always, even to the end of the world."
Matthew 28:20
...God is ready to give blessings to all who come to him."
Luke 4:19
"Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me.
John 14:1
You have sorrow now, but I will see you again and then you will rejoice; and no one can rob you of that joy. At that time you won't need to ask me for anything, for you can go directly to the Father and ask him, and he will give you what you ask for because you use my name. You haven't tried this before, [but begin now]. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and your cup of joy will overflow.
John 16:22-24
...there is peace with God through Jesus, the Messiah, who is Lord of all creation.
Acts 10:36
Who can ever keep Christ's love from us? When we have trouble or calamity, when we are hunted down or destroyed, is it because he doesn't love us anymore? And if we are hungry, or penniless, or in danger, or threatened with death, has God deserted us? No, for the Scriptures tell us that for his sake we must be ready to face death at every moment of the day--we are like sheep awaiting slaughter; but despite all this, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us enough to die for us. For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels won't, and all the power of hell itself cannot keep God's love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are--high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean--nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us.
Romans 8:35-39
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and prayerful always.
Romans 12:12
...you are God's temple, the home of the living God, and God has said of you, "I will live in them and walk among them, and I will be their God and they shall be my people."
2 Corinthians 6:16
...Christ himself is our way of peace.
Ephesians 2:14
May God give peace to you,...
Ephesians 6:23
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
...Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
Philippians 4:8
...just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust him, too, for each day's problems; live in vital union with him. Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done.
Colossians 2:6,7
Let heaven fill your thoughts; don't spend your time worrying about things down here.
Colossians 3:2
Always be joyful. Always keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you rich blessings and peace filled hearts and minds.
2 Thessalonians 1:2
...he is using your sufferings to make you ready for his Kingdom,...
2 Thessalonians 1:5
May the Lord of peace himself give you his peace no matter what happens. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
May the blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:18
May God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord show you his kindness and mercy and give you great peace of heart and mind.
1 Timothy 1:2
...we should be well satisfied without money if we have enough food and clothing. But people who long to be rich soon begin to do all kinds of wrong things to get money, things that hurt them and make them evil-minded and finally send them to hell itself.
1 Timothy 6:8,9
May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord shower you with his kindness, mercy and peace.
2 Timothy 1:2
...he will give you strength in suffering.
2 Timothy 1:8
I am comforted by this truth, that when we suffer and die for Christ it only means that we will begin living with him in heaven.
2 Timothy 2:11
...is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don't try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete.
James 1:2-4
Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying about it. And those who have reason to be thankful should continually be singing praises to the Lord.
James 5:13
...don't be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterwards you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory in that coming day when it will be displayed.
1 Peter 4:12,13
Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.
1 Peter 5:7
Stand firm when he attacks. Trust the Lord; and remember that other Christians all around the world are going through these sufferings too. After you have suffered a little while, our God, who is full of kindness through Christ, will give you eternal glory. He personally will come and pick you up, and set you firmly in place, and make you stronger then ever.
1 Peter 5:9,10
...he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will.
1 John 5:14
All praise to him who always loves us and who set us free from our sins by pouring out his lifeblood for us.
The Revelation 1:5
"To everyone who overcomes--who to the very end keeps on doing things that please me--I will give power...
The Revelation 2:26
...I will protect you from the time of Great Tribulation and temptation,...
The Revelation 3:10
...God will wipe their tears away."
The Revelation 7:17
Let this encourage God's people to endure patiently every trial and persecution, for they are his saints who remain firm to the end in obedience to his commands and trust in Jesus."
The Revelation 14:12
from The Living Bible