Thematic Bible: Of God's protection


Thematic Bible



Have you not put a fence around him and his household and around {all that belongs to him} {on every side}? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his livestock has increased in the land.



Blessed [are] you, O Israel. Who is like you, a people who [is] saved by Yahweh, the shield of your help, and who [is] the sword of your triumph, and your enemies, they shall fawn before you, and you shall tread on their backs."





For you bless [the] righteous. O Yahweh, like a shield you surround him [with] good favor.

because our shield belongs to Yahweh, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

You also gave me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your humility made me great.

You have given me the shield of your salvation; your willingness to help has made me great.

I take refuge in God, my rock, my shield, and the {strength} of my salvation. My stronghold and my refuge, O my savior, you will save me from violence!

Do not kill them, lest my people forget. Make them [to] wander by your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

Look at our shield, O God, and have regard for the face of your anointed one.