Throughout the Bible, believers are reminded of the reality of facing attacks and challenges from enemies, both physical and spiritual. These scriptures highlight God’s protection, guidance, and promises of victory in the face of adversity. As we delve into each verse, we recognize the timeless wisdom and assurance offered to those who trust in the Lord.
Bible Verses About Attacks from Enemies
1. Exodus 14:14 – The Lord Will Fight for You
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
Cross-References
Deuteronomy 20:4 – “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Psalm 18:39 – “You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”
2. Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is My Light and Salvation
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
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Psalm 118:6 – “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
3. Isaiah 54:17 – No Weapon Shall Prosper
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” – Isaiah 54:17
Cross-References
Luke 10:19 – “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
2 Corinthians 10:4 – “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
4. Psalm 23:4 – God’s Comfort in Troubled Times
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
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Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
5. Deuteronomy 31:6 – God Goes with You
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
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Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”
6. 2 Samuel 22:3-4 – God is a Shield
“My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.” – 2 Samuel 22:3-4
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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 3:3 – “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
7. Psalm 144:1 – Warfare and Divine Training
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” – Psalm 144:1
Cross-References
Psalms 18:34 – “He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.”
Judges 3:2 – “(he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience):”
2 Corinthians 10:3-4 – “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
8. Romans 8:37 – More than Conquerors
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37
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1 John 5:4 – “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
Revelation 12:11 – “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”
1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
9. Ephesians 6:12 – Our True Battle
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:12
Cross-References
Colossians 2:15 – “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”
1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
10. 1 Peter 5:8 – Be Alert and of Sober Mind
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
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James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
2 Corinthians 2:11 – “In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.”
11. 2 Chronicles 20:15 – The Battle is God’s
“He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'” – 2 Chronicles 20:15
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Isaiah 31:4 – “This is what the Lord says to me: ‘As a lion growls, a great lion over its prey—and though a whole band of shepherds is called together against it—it is not frightened by their shouts or disturbed by their clamor, so the Lord Almighty will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and on its heights.'”
Zechariah 4:6 – “So he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.'”
12. Isaiah 41:11 – Your Enemies Will Perish
“All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.” – Isaiah 41:11
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Psalm 37:20 – “But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.”
Psalm 68:2 – “May you blow them away like smoke—as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.”
Proverbs 10:28 – “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”
13. Proverbs 16:7 – Pleasing the Lord
“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” – Proverbs 16:7
Cross-References
Genesis 33:4 – “But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept.”
Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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14. Psalm 34:17 – The Righteous Cry Out
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17
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Psalm 50:15 – “And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Psalm 91:15 – “He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”
Isaiah 58:9 – “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.”
15. Jeremiah 1:19 – God’s Presence Against Opposition
“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.” – Jeremiah 1:19
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Matthew 28:20 – “And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
16. Psalm 91:7 – Divine Protection
“A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.” – Psalm 91:7
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Psalm 121:7 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life;”
Proverbs 3:25-26 – “Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”
Job 5:19 – “From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will touch you.”
17. Psalms 31:15 – Trusting God’s Timing
“My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.” – Psalms 31:15
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Psalm 140:4 – “Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:”
Jeremiah 15:21 – “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”
18. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – God’s Faithful Protection
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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1 John 5:18 – “We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.”
2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Jude 1:24 – “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—”
19. Proverbs 18:10 – The Lord is a Strong Tower
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
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Psalm 61:3 – “For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.”
Psalm 20:1 – “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”
Psalm 46:7 – “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
20. Deuteronomy 3:22 – Do Not Be Afraid
“Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.” – Deuteronomy 3:22
Cross-References
Isaiah 43:1 – “But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'”
21. Psalm 56:4 – Trust in God’s Word
“In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56:4
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Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
22. Romans 16:20 – God Will Crush Satan
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” – Romans 16:20
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Genesis 3:15 – “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
1 John 3:8 – “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.”
23. Luke 1:74-75 – Serve Without Fear
“To rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” – Luke 1:74-75
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Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
Colossians 1:13 – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
Hebrews 2:15 – “and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.”
24. Psalm 140:1 – Deliverance from Evil Men
“Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent,” – Psalm 140:1
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2 Samuel 22:49 – “who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.”
Psalm 59:1-2 – “Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.”
Psalm 7:1 – “Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,”
25. Isaiah 30:15 – Strength in Quietness and Trust
“This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.'” – Isaiah 30:15
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Psalm 46:10 – “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
Matthew 11:28-29 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Isaiah 32:17 – “The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”
26. Genesis 50:20 – God’s Good Purposes
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20
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Psalm 76:10 – “Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Isaiah 10:12 – “When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, ‘I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes.'”
27. Psalm 138:7 – Preserve My Life
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.” – Psalm 138:7
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Psalm 37:24 – “Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
28. Matthew 5:44 – Love Your Enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” – Matthew 5:44
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Luke 6:27 – “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
Romans 12:20 – “On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'”
Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
29. Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s Plans to Prosper
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
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Psalm 33:11 – “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
30. Nahum 1:7 – The Lord is Good
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” – Nahum 1:7
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Psalms 145:9 – “The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Psalm 34:8 – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Jeremiah 33:11 – “The sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his love endures forever.” For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before, says the Lord.”
31. James 1:12 – Perseverance Under Trials
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12
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Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
2 Timothy 4:8 – “Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
32. Hebrews 13:6 – The Lord is My Helper
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'” – Hebrews 13:6
Cross-References
Psalm 56:11 – “in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?”
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Final Thoughts
In times of adversity and when facing the attacks of enemies, whether physical forces or spiritual opposition, the Bible reassures believers of God’s unfailing love, protection, and ultimate victory. These carefully selected scriptures not only highlight God’s promises but also emphasize the importance of faith, repentance, and aligned intentions with the will of God. The overarching message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us that with God on our side, we are not alone in our battles.
Furthermore, the call to love and pray for those who oppose us highlights a path to peace and reconciliation that transcends human understanding, positioning believers as agents of God’s transformative grace and love amid conflict. In the journey of faith, taking solace in God’s immutable Word provides the strength to not just survive, but to thrive in the face of opposition, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and victory in Christ.