Top 5 scriptures for protection
Scriptures from various religious texts are often sought for comfort and protection. Here are five scriptures that are commonly turned to for this purpose:
- The Bible – Psalm 91:1-2: “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
- The Quran – Surah Al-Falaq (Chapter 113), Verses 1-5: “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the dawn, from the evil of what He has created, and from the evil of intense darkness when it comes, and from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.”
- The Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 18, Verse 66: “Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.”
- The Torah – Psalm 121:7-8: “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
- The Dhammapada – Verse 14: “Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.”
These scriptures offer words of comfort, assurance, and guidance for those seeking protection in their faith.
