Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Covering?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Covering in the Bible
What does the Bible say about covering? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 8 Verses About Covering
- 1Psalms 5:12
“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. compass: Heb. crown”
KJV - 2Psalms 28:7
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
KJV - 3Psalms 32:7
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
KJV - 4Psalms 91:3
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
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- 7Proverbs 28:13
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
KJV - 8Hebrews 2:14
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;”
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Subtopics of Covering
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Covering? (7 Verses)
“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. compass: Heb. crown”
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Covering? (1 Verses)
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Covering
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about covering. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about covering and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about covering is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on covering needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about covering with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about covering, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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