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 the Most High are kept safe by the Almighty.

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

This is what I say about the Lord: “He is the one who defends and protects me. He is my God, and I trust in him.”

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

For he will save you from hidden traps and deadly diseases.

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

He will hide you under his feathers, and shelter you with his wings. His trustworthiness shields and protects you.

5 You shall not be afraid of terror by night; nor of the arrow flying by day;

You will not be afraid of terror at night or an arrow that flies in the day,

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

or disease that attacks at night, or catastrophe that falls at noon.

7 A thousand shall fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.

A thousand may fall beside you, ten thousand die at your right hand, but you won't be harmed.

8 Only with your eyes shall you observe and see the reward of sinners.

You only have to open your eyes and you will see how the wicked are repaid.

9 For you, O Lord, are my hope: you, my soul, have made the Most High your refuge.

Because you have made the Lord your protection, and the Most High your home,

10 No evils shall come upon you, and no scourge shall draw near to your dwelling.

nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near where you live.

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

For he will command his angels to take care of you in everything you do.

12 They shall bear you up on their hands, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

They will hold you up with their hands so you won't trip and fall down.

13 You shall tread on the asp and basilisk: and you shall trample on the lion and dragon.

You will trample lions and snakes; you will tread young lions and serpents underfoot.

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

I will save anyone who loves me; I will protect anyone who accepts me.

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

When they call out to me for help, I will answer; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will save and honor them.

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

I will grant them long lives, and show them my salvation.