Table 5.

Selected Scriptures and Potential Coping/Buffering/Protective Descriptors (New International Version).

Scripture	Descriptors of God’s characteristics and/or comforting words
Psalm 91	Shelter; refuge; fortress; save from fowler’s snare and deadly pestilence; wings; dwelling; guard; rescue; loves me; rescues; protect.
Psalm 23	Shepherd; makes me to lie down; leads me; guides me; with me; rod and staff; comfort me; prepares a table; anoint my head; goodness and love follow me; will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
2 Chronicles 7:14	My people; called by my name; hear from heaven; forgive their sins; heal their land.
Philippians 4:6–9	Rejoice in the Lord; do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God; the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:33	But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
Joshua 1:9	Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Proverbs 3:5–6	Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.