What other scriptures affirm God's protection over the righteous? Key Verse: Proverbs 12:21 “No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.” The Shield in the Psalms • Psalm 5:12 — “For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with favor like a shield.” • Psalm 18:2 — “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” • Psalm 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” • Psalm 34:17 — “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.” • Psalm 91:1–2 — “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, ‘You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” • Psalm 91:9–11 — “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” • Psalm 121:7–8 — “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Wisdom Assurances • Proverbs 1:33 — “But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” • Proverbs 10:30 — “The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.” • Proverbs 29:25 — “The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.” Prophetic Promises • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the LORD’s servants, and their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD.” Christ’s Own Pledge of Safety • John 10:28–29 — “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” Apostolic Encouragements • Romans 8:31 — “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • 1 Peter 1:5 — “[You] through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” • 1 Peter 3:13 — “Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?” Putting It All Together Scripture consistently affirms the same truth voiced in Proverbs 12:21. Whether through poetic songs, practical wisdom, prophetic promises, the words of the Lord Jesus, or apostolic letters, God declares Himself the sure protector of those made righteous by faith. His shielding encompasses present circumstances and eternal destiny, guaranteeing that no ultimate harm can befall those who belong to Him. |
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