Bible Verses for Police Officers – Top Encouraging Scriptures
Though the Bible offers hope across all vocations, its scriptures provide particular solace and inspiration for police officers facing daily encounters with violence and anger. This selection of verses is intended to encourage their faith in God, deepen their love for their communities, and strengthen their commitment to virtue, knowing that God is with those who believe. We offer our blessings to all police officers.
Matthew 5:9 NIV
9 It is a blessing to be a peacemaker, for such individuals will be known as children of God
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Proverbs 25:26 NIV
26 A righteous person who yields to the wicked is like a contaminated spring or a defiled well.
Psalm 34:17-18 NIV
17 When the righteous call for help, the Lord listens and rescues them from every difficulty. 18 The Lord is near to those with broken hearts; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.
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Titus 3:1-2 NIV
1 Instruct people to submit to governing authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared for any good work, 2 to speak ill of no one, to be peaceable and thoughtful, and to always show gentleness to all.
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John 15:13 NIV
13 No one has greater love than to lay down their life for their friends.
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1 Peter 2:13-17 NIV
13 For the Lord’s sake, be subject to every human authority: to the emperor as the highest authority, 14 and to governors sent by him to punish wrongdoers and commend those who do right. 15 It is God’s will that your good deeds should silence the ignorant talk of foolish individuals. 16 Live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as an excuse for evil; rather, live as servants of God. 17 Give proper respect to all, love your fellow believers, fear God, and honor the emperor.
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Joshua 1:9 NIV
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Read Joshua 1
Psalm 82:3-4 NIV
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the power of the wicked.
Read Psalm 82
Luke 10:19 NIV
19 I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
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Isaiah 6:8 NIV
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I replied, “Here I am. Send me!”
Read Isaiah 6
Luke 1:79 NIV
79 to shine on those dwelling in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
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Isaiah 54:17 NIV
17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from me, declares the Lord.
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Proverbs 21:15 NIV
15 When justice is served, the righteous rejoice, but evildoers are filled with terror.
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2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not produce timidity, but rather power, love, and self-discipline.
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Isaiah 1:17 NIV
17 Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed; champion the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.
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Psalm 106:3-4 NIV
3 Blessed are those who uphold justice, who constantly do what is right. 4 Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people; come to my aid when you deliver them.
Read Psalm 106
Proverbs 28:1-6 NIV
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the righteous are as courageous as a lion. 2. When a land rebels, it has many leaders, but a ruler with understanding and wisdom brings stability. 3. A ruler who mistreats the poor is like a heavy rain that destroys the harvest. 4. Those who reject instruction commend the wicked, but those who follow it stand against them. 5. Evil people do not comprehend justice, but those who seek the Lord understand everything. 6. Better to be poor and live with integrity than to be rich and live perversely.
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Romans 13:1-14 NIV
Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by1 God. 2. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has ordained, and those who do so will bring judgment upon themselves. 3. For rulers are not a cause of fear for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you desire to be free from fear of the authorities? Then do what is right, and you will receive their commendation. 4. Indeed, the authorities are God’s servants for your benefit. However, if you do wrong, be afraid, for they do not carry the sword without reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on those who do evil. 5. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only to avoid punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, dedicating themselves to the work of governing. 7. Give to each person what you owe them: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. 8. Keep no debt outstanding, except the ongoing debt of love for one another, for the one who loves their neighbor has fulfilled the law. 9. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are all summed up in this: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10. Love does no harm to its neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law. 11. Furthermore, understand the present time: the moment has already arrived for you to wake up from your sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12. The night is almost gone; the day is approaching. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13. Let us live decently, as people do in the daytime, without carousing and drunkenness, without sexual immorality and debauchery, and without quarreling and jealousy. 14. Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to satisfy the desires of your sinful nature.
