39 Bible Verses for Police Officers and First Responders

Police officers and first responders face dangers most people never see. They run toward trouble when everyone else runs away. The job brings long nights, hard decisions, and heavy burdens. 

It takes courage to protect others every single day. God sees their sacrifice and offers His strength. These Bible verses provide comfort, wisdom, and encouragement for those who serve on the front lines.

39 Bible Verses for Police Officers and First Responders

• Isaiah 6:8 – Here Am I, Send Me And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” (ESV)
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Be Watchful, Stand Firm, Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. (NIV)
• Psalm 82:3-4 – Defend the Weak and Fatherless Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. (NIV)
• Romans 13:4 – God’s Servant for Your Good For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. (NIV)
• Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong and Courageous 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. (NIV)
• 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? (NIV)
• Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the Full Armor of God Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (NIV)
• Proverbs 21:15 – Justice Brings Joy When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. (NIV)
• Psalm 91:11-12 – He Will Command His Angels For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. (ESV)
• Micah 6:8 – Act Justly, Love Mercy He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (NIV)
• Psalm 144:1 – Praise Be to the Lord My Rock Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle. (NKJV)
• 2 Timothy 4:7 – I Have Fought the Good Fight I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (NKJV)
• Psalm 23:4 – Even Though I Walk Through the Valley Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (NLT)
• Isaiah 41:10 – Do Not Fear, for I Am with You Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. (NLT)
• Psalm 46:1 – God Is Our Refuge and Strength God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (NLT)
• Matthew 5:9 – Blessed Are the Peacemakers Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (NLT)
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage One Another Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (CSB)
• Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord. (CSB)
• Proverbs 31:8-9 – Speak Up for Those Who Cannot Speak Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. (CSB)
• Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to Do Right Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. (CSB)
•  Psalm 140:1 – Deliver Me from Evil Men Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men. (NASB)
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – The God of All Comfort Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (NASB)
• Psalm 18:32 – It Is God Who Arms Me with Strength It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. (KJV)
• Luke 22:36 – If You Don’t Have a Sword, Sell Your Cloak He said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. (KJV)
• Psalm 37:28 – The Lord Loves Justice For the Lord loves justice, and will not forsake his faithful ones. The righteous shall be kept safe forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. (NRSV)
• Matthew 10:16 – Be Wise as Serpents See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. (NRSV)
• Nehemiah 4:9 – We Prayed and Posted a Guard But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. (MSG)
• Psalm 121:3-4 – He Will Not Let Your Foot Slip He won’t let you stumble, your Guardian God won’t fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep. (MSG)
• Philippians 4:13 – I Can Do All Things Through Christ I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. (AMP)
• Psalm 18:2 – My Rock, My Fortress, My Deliverer The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (AMP)
• Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be Strong and Courageous Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. (NET)
• Romans 12:21 – Do Not Be Overcome by Evil Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (HCSB)
• Psalm 34:7 – The Angel of the Lord Encamps The Lord’s angel camps around the Lord’s faithful people, and he saves them. (CEV)
• 1 Peter 2:14 – Authorities Sent by God Submit to the governors who are sent by the king to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. (GNT)
• John 15:13 – Greater Love Has No One Than This The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends. (NCV)
•  Psalm 118:6 – The Lord Is With Me The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (NIV)
• Proverbs 28:1 – The Righteous Are Bold as a Lion The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. (ESV)
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
• Psalm 31:24 – Be Strong and Take Heart Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. (NIV)

Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Police Officers and First Responders

The Bible honors those who protect and serve. God sees law enforcement as a sacred calling. Officers face danger to keep others safe. This work requires strength and compassion. 

Scripture recognizes the heavy burden they carry. God provides wisdom for hard decisions. He walks with officers through every dangerous call.

Say This Prayer

Heavenly Father, You called me to protect and serve. Give me wisdom and courage each day. Help me see each person as someone you love. 

Protect me and my family from danger. Guard my heart from becoming hard. Surround me with Your angels on every call. Let my work honor You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.