55 Bible Verses About Refuge in God

Bible verses about Refuge in God

In times of trouble, the human heart yearns for safety and peace. Scripture offers a profound understanding of God as our ultimate refuge – a fortress, a shelter, and an unwavering source of strength. Exploring these verses reveals not only promises of protection but also pathways to deeper trust and intimacy with the Divine. Understanding God as our refuge is more than just knowing facts; it’s about experiencing His presence as a tangible reality in our lives. Dive into these passages, meditate on their meaning, and allow the truth of God's unwavering refuge to transform your perspective and infuse your spirit with courage and hope.

Featured Verse

1 Kings 5:4 (KJV)

But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

God's Refuge: Bible Verses for Strength & Safety

And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety.

Leviticus 25:19KJV

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

Psalms 63:7KJV

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.

Psalms 18:18KJV

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Psalms 91:5KJV

He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

Psalms 66:6KJV

I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee.

Exodus 23:27KJV

For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Proverbs 3:26KJV

Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Psalms 12:7KJV

O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.

Isaiah 54:11KJV

Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

Genesis 19:22KJV

Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Psalms 97:10KJV

The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

Psalms 89:22KJV

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

Psalms 87:5KJV

Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Jeremiah 1:8KJV

Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not.

Numbers 14:9KJV

Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

Job 5:21KJV

Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over?

Isaiah 51:10KJV

But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.

Psalms 44:7KJV

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Proverbs 3:25KJV

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Isaiah 41:13KJV

And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Psalms 37:40KJV

Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the leopards.

Song of Solomon 4:8KJV

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalms 23:2KJV

He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

Psalms 55:18KJV

Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

Isaiah 23:2KJV

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Psalms 91:10KJV

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

2 Samuel 22:49KJV

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.

Psalms 18:17KJV

And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

Psalms 106:11KJV

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.

2 Samuel 22:19KJV

What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.

Isaiah 14:32KJV

Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.

2 Samuel 22:46KJV

And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.

Isaiah 4:6KJV

Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.

Isaiah 36:17KJV

But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.

Isaiah 33:21KJV

Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

2 Samuel 7:10KJV

The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Deuteronomy 28:7KJV

For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.

Isaiah 30:19KJV

That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.

Psalms 94:13KJV

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

2 Samuel 22:31KJV

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Psalms 18:3KJV

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

Isaiah 26:1KJV

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

Psalms 124:2KJV

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

Psalms 121:6KJV

When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the Lord, then the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.

1 Samuel 12:8KJV

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.

Psalms 41:2KJV

But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

2 Kings 17:39KJV

For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

Psalms 132:13KJV

But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

1 Kings 5:4KJV

The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

Psalms 37:33KJV

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

Psalms 48:2KJV

The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Psalms 34:7KJV

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalms 9:9KJV

And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.

1 Samuel 12:11KJV

And David spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

2 Samuel 22:1KJV

The compiled Bible verses on finding refuge in God paint a powerful picture of divine protection, unwavering love, and steadfast faithfulness. They reveal that amidst life's storms, whether trials of health, financial hardship, or emotional distress, God offers a secure sanctuary. The consistent message underscores the importance of turning to Him in times of need, trusting in His promises, and seeking solace in His presence. By remembering these verses, we can cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, reinforcing our belief that He is our ever-present help in trouble. Let these words serve as a constant reminder to proactively seek refuge in God through prayer, scripture, and communion, experiencing the peace and security that only He can provide, and allowing that peace to overflow into our daily lives, impacting our relationships and decisions.