Psalm 91

The Protection of the Most High

1   The one who lives under the protection of the Most High

dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. w

2   I will say R concerning the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust: x

3   He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, y

from the destructive plague.

4   He will cover you with his feathers;

you will take refuge under his wings. z

His faithfulness will be a protective shield. a

5   You will not fear the terror of the night,

the arrow that flies by day, b

6   the plague that stalks in darkness,

or the pestilence that ravages at noon. c

7   Though a thousand fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

the pestilence will not reach you. d

8   You will only see it with your eyes

and witness the punishment of the wicked. e

9   Because you have made the LORD—my refuge, f

the Most High—your dwelling place, g

10   no harm will come to you;

no plague will come near your tent. h

11   For he will give his angels orders concerning you,

to protect you in all your ways. i

12   They will support you with their hands

so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. j

13   You will tread on the lion and the cobra;

you will trample the young lion and the serpent. k

14   Because he has his heart set on me,

I will deliver him;

I will protect him because he knows my name. l

15   When he calls out to me, I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble.

I will rescue him and give him honor. m

16   I will satisfy him with a long life n

and show him my salvation. o