--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain" description: "\"“Keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain”\" — Thom Lemons" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/656/thom-lemons-282835_jabez_keep-me-from-evil-that-i-may-cause-no-pa_1436724.jpg" --- # Keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain ![“Keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain” quote by Thom Lemons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/656/thom-lemons-282835_jabez_keep-me-from-evil-that-i-may-cause-no-pa_1436724.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/656/thom-lemons-282835_jabez_keep-me-from-evil-that-i-may-cause-no-pa_1436724.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/656/thom-lemons-282835_jabez_keep-me-from-evil-that-i-may-cause-no-pa_1436724.jpg) > ““Keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain”” [Thom Lemons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-lemons/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A prayer asking for protection from evil so that one may avoid causing pain. **In simple terms:** Ask protection from evil to prevent causing pain. Key Takeaway Seek moral protection. Themes spirituality ethics prayer self‑control Mood hopeful reflective Type Cause:1 Evil:1 Jabez:0 Pain:1 Cause Pain:1 Evil Cause:0 When to use this quote - personal meditation - religious service - daily reflection Key Concepts faith moral responsibility Questions to Reflect On - How do you define “evil” in your life? - What actions cause pain to others? 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