All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless noted otherwise. Permission on section title page.

Exodus 15:13

With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.

1 Samuel 2:9

He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.

Psalms 16:7

I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.

Psalms 18:2

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Psalms 18:30

 God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

Psalms 23:4

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Psalms  27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

Psalms 31:23

Love the Lord, all you godly ones! For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant.

Psalms  32:7

For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.

Psalms  34:20

For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!

Psalms  35:10

With every bone in my body I will praise him: “Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor…?

Psalms  59:9

You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my fortress.

Psalms 73:24

You guide me with your counsel, leading me on a glorious destiny.

Psalms  89:18

Yes, our protection comes from the Lord, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.

Psalms 91:11

For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.

Psalms   97:10

He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked.

Psalms  110:5

The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you.

Psalms  116:6

The Lord protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, and he saved me.

Psalms 121:8

The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Psalms 145:20

The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.

Proverbs 2:8

He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.

Isaiah 42:6

“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you... 

Isaiah 48:17

This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.

Isaiah 58:11

The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.

You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.

2 Thess. 3:3

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

1 Peter  1:5

And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.