What Does the Bible Say About Prayer Against Troublemakers?

Psalm 17:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,

Psalm 59:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me;

Psalm 35:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Of David. Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!

1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

2 Timothy 4:14-18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.

Romans 12:19-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Matthew 5:44 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Proverbs 24:19-20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Psalm 140:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually. They make their tongue sharp as a serpent's, and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah

10 Bible Verses about Prayer Against Troublemakers

Psalm 17:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Psalm 59:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Psalm 35:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 4:14-18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 12:19-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:44 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 24:19-20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 140:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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10 Bible Verses about Prayer Against Troublemakers

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Psalm 17:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Psalm 59:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Psalm 35:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 4:14-18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 12:19-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:44 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 24:19-20 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 140:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes