Protection (2/2)

The LORD is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress… Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good,
an unfailing refuge in a time of distress.
He takes care of those who place their trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 goodness safety trust
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:18 evil heaven worship

And learn to do good.
Pursue justice and rescue the oppressed;
listen to the plea of the orphan
and defend the widow.
Isaiah 1:17 righteousness neighbor widows
The Lord redeems the lives of those who serve him;
no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:23 salvation life serving
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress, so that I stand ever unshaken.
Psalm 62:3 salvation reliability safety
The way of God is blameless;
the Lord’s promise has proved true.
He is a shield to all
who take refuge in him.
2 Samuel 22:31 blameless Word of God
For he guards the paths of justice
and keeps watch over the way of his faithful ones.
Proverbs 2:8 righteousness obedience faithfulness
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety punishment
They will never again experience hunger or thirst,
nor will the sun or any scorching heat cause them discomfort.
For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne
will be their shepherd.
He will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Revelation 7:16-17 encouragement sadness comforter
O Lord, do not withhold your mercy from me;
may your kindness and your truth keep me safe forever.
Psalm 40:12 love reliability mercy
Therefore, put on the armor of God, so that you will be able to hold fast on the evil day and to hold your ground with all your strength.
Ephesians 6:13 evil devil temptation
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of distress.
Psalm 9:10 safety
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For the temple of God is holy, and you are that temple.
1 Corinthians 3:17 church community holiness
He reserves his wisdom for the upright
and is a shield to those who lead blameless lives.
Proverbs 2:7 righteousness blessing blameless
And do not lead us into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13 temptation desires evil
Love does not rejoice over wrongdoing
but rejoices in the truth.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 love truth evil
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress, so that I stand unshaken.
Psalm 62:7 trust heart
The Lord then said, “Very well. All that he has is in your power. However, you may not lay a hand upon him.” So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.
Job 1:12 devil almighty evil
The Lord watches over the stranger
and sustains the fatherless and the widow,
but he blocks the way of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9 orphans widows punishment
Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord;
you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield.
Psalm 5:13 blessing righteousness
You, O Lord, are light for my lamp;
O my God, you make my darkness turn to light.
Psalm 18:29 dependence light
Seek the Lord,
all you humble of the land
who obey his commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
then perhaps you may find shelter
on the day of the Lord’s anger.
Zephaniah 2:3 seeking humility righteousness