The Psalms have been a source of strength, consolation, and direction for many throughout history. Some of these old hymns and prayers are especially cherished because of their ability to thwart and destroy evil forces. Located at the center of the Bible, the Psalms address hopes, anxieties, and the ongoing conflict between good and evil. They also speak to the human condition.
These Psalms provide comfort and a sense of divine intervention in the midst of extreme affliction, whether it be caused by internal conflict or outward evil. It is possible to use these potent verses as a spiritual weapon against the powers of evil, a call for protection, and an act of faith.
Psalms To Destroy Evil Power
1. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
2. 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.”
3. Psalm 34:17-18
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
4. Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
5. Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
6. 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.”
7. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
8. Psalm 37:39
“The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.”
9. Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”
10. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
Harnessing the Power of Psalms to Banish Evil Entities
11. Psalm 37:20
“But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.”
12. Psalm 94:16-17
“Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers? Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.”
13. Psalm 58:6-7
“Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions! Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.”
14. Psalm 35:4
“May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.”
15. Psalm 109:6-8
“Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy; let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him. May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.”
16. Psalm 140:1-2
“Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent, who devise evil plans in their hearts and stir up war every day.”
17. Psalm 35:1-3
“Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, ‘I am your salvation.'”
18. Psalm 94:23
“He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the Lord our God will destroy them.”
19. Psalm 7:9
“Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.”
20. Psalm 144:6-7
“Send forth lightning and scatter the enemy; shoot your arrows and rout them. Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners.”
Defeating Dark Energies Through Prayer
21. Psalm 18:3
“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.”
22. Psalm 91:9-10
“If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”
23. Psalm 5:11-12
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
24. Psalm 20:1-2
“May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.”
25. Psalm 121:3-4
“He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
26. Psalm 91:11-13
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.”
27. Psalm 138:7
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand, you save me.”
28. Psalm 34:15
“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”
29. Psalm 37:3-6
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
30. Psalm 144:1-2
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.”
Psalms to Confront and Overcome Evil
31. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
32. Psalm 18:32-34
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.”
33. Psalm 138:3
“When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.”
34. Psalm 62:6-8
“Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
35. Psalm 27:1-3
“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? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.”
36. Psalm 29:11
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
37. Psalm 46:7
“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
38. Psalm 119:28
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.”
39. Psalm 144:10
“to the One who gives victory to kings, who delivers his servant David. From the deadly sword deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful.”
40. Psalm 59:16
“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.”
Using Psalms as Weapons Against Malevolent Powers
41. Psalm 18:39
“You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”
42. Psalm 144:1
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”
43. Psalm 35:2-3
“Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, ‘I am your salvation.'”
44. Psalm 149:6-9
“May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with fetters, their nobles with shackles of iron, to carry out the sentence written against them— this is the glory of all his faithful people. Praise the Lord.”
45. Psalm 18:34-35
“He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.”
46. Psalm 68:1-2
“May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him. May you blow them away like smoke— as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.”
47. Psalm 144:10-11
“to the One who gives victory to kings, who delivers his servant David. From the deadly sword deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful.”
48. Psalm 149:4-6
“For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds. May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands.”
49. Psalm 18:1-3
“I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.”
50. Psalm 44:5-7
“Through you we push back our enemies; through your name, we trample our foes. I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame.”
