Psalms 91

1 Praise of a Song, by David. He that dwells in the help of the Highest, shall sojourn under the shelter of the God of heaven.

Those who live under the protection of God Almighty, will be able to rest [safely] under his care.

2 He shall say to the Lord, Thou art my helper and my refuge: my God; I will hope in him.

I will declare to Yahweh, “You protect me; [you are like] a fort [MET] in which I am safe. You are my God, the one in whom I trust.”

3 For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunters, from [every] troublesome matter.

Yahweh will rescue you from all hidden traps and save you from deadly diseases.

4 He shall overshadow thee with his shoulders, and thou shalt trust under his wings: his truth shall cover thee with a shield.

He will shield/protect you [like a bird shields/protects its chicks] [MET] with/under her wings. You will be safe (in his care/because he takes care of you). His faithfully doing what he has promised is like a shield [MET] that will protect you.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid of terror by night; nor of the arrow flying by day;

You will not be afraid of things that happen during the night that could (terrorize you/cause you to be very afraid), or of arrows that [your enemies will shoot at you] during the day.

6 [nor] of the [evil] thing that walks in darkness; [nor] of calamity, and the evil spirit at noon-day.

You will not be afraid of (plagues/widespread sicknesses) that demons cause when they attack people at night, or of other [evil forces] that kill people at midday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Even if 1,000 people fall [dead] alongside you, even if 10,000 [people are dying] around you, you will not be harmed.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou observe and see the reward of sinners.

Look and see that (wicked people are being punished/God is punishing wicked people)!

9 For thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou, my soul, hast made the Most High thy refuge.

If you allow Yahweh to protect you, if you trust God Almighty to (shelter/take care of) you,

10 No evils shall come upon thee, and no scourge shall draw nigh to thy dwelling.

nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near your house,

11 For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

because Yahweh will command his angels to protect you wherever you go.

12 They shall bear thee up on their hands, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

They will hold you up with their hands, with the result that you will not hurt your foot on a big stone.

13 Thou shalt tread on the asp and basilisk: and thou shalt trample on the lion and dragon.

You will be [kept safe from being harmed by your enemies] [MET]; [it will be as though] you are stepping on lions and poisonous snakes [without them harming you!]

14 For he has hoped in me, and I will deliver him: I will protect him, because he has known my name.

[Yahweh says], “I will rescue those who love me, I will protect them because they (acknowledge that I am Yahweh/know me).

15 He shall call upon me, and I will hearken to him: I am with him in affliction; and I will deliver him, and glorify him.

When they call out to me, I will answer them. I will help them when they are experiencing trouble; I will rescue them and honor them.

16 I will satisfy him with length of days, and shew him my salvation.

I will reward them by enabling them to live a long time, and I will save them.”