Psalms 91

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

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.

2 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.”

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

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

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

4 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.

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

5 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.

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

6 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13 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!]

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

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

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

15 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.

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.

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

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