a prayer for protection

O LORD my God and angels of the Most High,
Hear my prayer and petition!​
I speak the Words of the LORD,
and they will not come back void.[1]

​My enemy has dug a pit and hollowed it out,
but he will fall into the hole which he made for me [2] because
​no weapon formed against me shall prosper,
and I will refute every tongue that accuses me by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
This is my heritage because I am a servant of the LORD,
and my vindication comes from Him.[3]

You, O God, will bring my enemies down to the pit of destruction;
those whose goals are bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. [4]
I trust in Your judgement upon the wicked.
Vengeance is Yours my LORD;
You, my King, will repay my enemies. [5]

I thank you for Your mercy and Your compassion on my life.
Thank you for fighting for me so I may hold my peace.[6]
You, oh LORD, are my refuge and my strength.
Your presence is what helps me during my time of trouble.[7]
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Help me put on the whole armour of God,
that I may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.[8]:
You have given me the shield of salvation.
Your right hand holds me up,
and Your gentleness makes me great.

You have enlarged my steps under me,
so that my feet will not slip.[9]
and I humbly thank you for Your protection and guidance.

I will be strong and courageous.
I am no longer afraid or terrified of them,
because the LORD my God goes with me;
and You will never leave me nor forsake me.”[10]

All Praises to the Most High God for my victory.
Amen and amen.

[1] Isaiah 55:10–11
[2] Psalm 7:15
[3] Isaiah 54:17
[4] Psalm 55:23
[5] Hebrews 10:30
[6] Exodus 14:14:
[7] Psalm 46:1
[8] Ephesians 6:11
[9] Psalm 18:35-36
[10] Deuteronomy 31:6