The Lord is my strength and my defense

Synonyms for Strength: might, muscle, sturdiness, power, toughness, brawn, brawniness, force, robustness, and soundness

EXODUS 15:2 (NIV)
“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

EXODUS 15:13 (NIV)
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

1 CHRONICLES 16:11 (NIV)
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

1 CHRONICLES 16:27 (NIV)
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

1 CHRONICLES 29:12 (NIV)
Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.

JOB 4:3 (NIV)
Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands.

JOB 4:4 (NIV)
Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees.

JOB 8:20 (NIV)
“Surely God does not reject one who is blameless or strengthen the hands of evildoers.

JOB 9:19 (NIV)
If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty! And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him?

JOB 12:16 (NIV)
To him belong strength and insight; both deceived and deceiver are his.

PSALM 18:1 (NIV)
I love you, Lord, my strength.

PSALM 18:32 (NIV)
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

PSALM 18:39 (NIV)
You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.

PSALM 21:1 (NIV)
The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!

PSALM 21:13 (NIV)
Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might.

PSALM 22:19 (NIV)
But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

PSALM 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

PSALM 28:8 (NIV)
The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.

PSALM 29:1 (NIV)
Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

PSALM 29:11 (NIV)
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.

PSALM 46:1 (NIV)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

PSALM 59:9 (NIV)
You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,

PSALM 59:16 (NIV)
But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

PSALM 59:17 (NIV)
You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

PSALM 68:28 (NIV)
Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

PSALM 68:35 (NIV)
You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!

PSALM 71:9 (NIV)
Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

PSALM 73:26 (NIV)
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

PSALM 81:1 (NIV)
Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!

PSALM 86:16 (NIV)
Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.

PSALM 89:17 (NIV)
For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.

PSALM 93:1 (NIV)
The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.

PSALM 96:7 (NIV)
Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

PSALM 105:4 (NIV)
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

PSALM 118:14 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.

PSALM 119:28 (NIV)
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

ISAIAH 12:2 (NIV)
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.”

ISAIAH 58:11 (NIV)
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

1 THESSALONIANS 3:13 (NIV)
May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

2 THESSALONIANS 3:3 (NIV)
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.


If you would like additional verses on this topic, visit our Bible Search page to access them.

Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 4

“Click on the image to visit the Bible Search.”


Here are some additional topics you might find interesting.

Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 5
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 6
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 7
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 8

Don’t forget to check out some of our latest blog posts.

  • Top 25 Bible Verses To Start The New Year Off Right 1

    Top 25 Bible Verses To Start The New Year Off Right

  • a book on a table with a bird flying over it

    Align Yourself With God’s Word Daily

  • Emulation Show 2

    Emulation Show

  • Grateful Beyond Words 3

    Grateful Beyond Words


Be sure to visit our Mindset Galleries!

Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 9
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 10
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 11
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 12
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 13
Strength - There's A Scripture For That (NIV) version 14

Synonyms provided by: wordhippo.com

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The “New International Version” is a trademark registered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. The “NIV”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. 

Scroll to Top