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The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he… Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. goodness safety trust
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18	Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. evil heaven worship

Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. righteousness neighbor widows
The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22	But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. salvation life serving
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalm 62:2	He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. salvation reliability safety
This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:31	God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. blameless Word of God
Guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones. Proverbs 2:8	He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. righteousness obedience faithfulness
The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety punishment
They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:16-17	They will never again be hungry or thirsty; they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun. For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. encouragement sadness comforter
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever. Psalm 40:11	Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. love reliability mercy
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13	Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. evil devil temptation
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9	The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. safety
If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17	God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. church community holiness
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly. Proverbs 2:7	He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. righteousness blessing blameless
And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13	And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. temptation desires evil
It does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7	It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. love truth evil
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:6	He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. trust heart
For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:12	For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. blessing righteousness
The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord. Job 1:12	“All right, you may test him,” the Lord said to Satan. “Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.” So Satan left the Lord’s presence. devil almighty evil
The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. Psalm 146:9	The Lord protects the foreigners among us. He cares for the orphans and widows, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked. orphans widows punishment
It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. Psalm 18:28	You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. dependence light
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the Lord's wrath. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you— protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. seeking humility righteousness
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. righteousness