Psalms 91
1 Those who live under the protection of God Almighty, will be able to rest [safely] under his care.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, Under the shadow of the Almighty, will tarry,
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.”
Saying of Yahweh—My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I will trust.
3 Yahweh will rescue you from all hidden traps and save you from deadly diseases.
For, he, will rescue thee, From the snare of the fowler, From the destructive pestilence.
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.
With his pinion, will he cover thee, And, under his wings, shalt thou seek refuge, A shield and buckler, is his faithfulness.
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.
Thou shalt not be afraid, Of the dread of the night, Of the arrow that flieth 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.
Of the pestilence that, in darkness, doth walk, Of the plague that layeth waste at noonday.
7 Even if 1,000 people fall [dead] alongside you, even if 10,000 [people are dying] around you, you will not be harmed.
There shall fall, at thy side, a thousand, Yea, myriads, at thy right hand, Unto thee, shall it not come nigh;
8 Look and see that (wicked people are being punished/God is punishing wicked people)!
Save only, with thine own eyes, shalt thou discern, And, the recompense of the lawless, shalt thou see.
9 If you allow Yahweh to protect you, if you trust God Almighty to (shelter/take care of) you,
Because, thou, [hast made] Yahweh, my refuge, —The Most High, thou hast made thy dwelling-place,
10 nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near your house,
There shall not be sent unto thee misfortune, Nor shall, plague, come near into thy tent;
11 because Yahweh will command his angels to protect you wherever you go.
For, his messengers, will he charge concerning thee, To keep thee, in all thy ways;
12 They will hold you up with their hands, with the result that you will not hurt your foot on a big stone.
On hands, will they bear thee up, Lest thou strike, against a stone, thy foot;
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!]
On the lion and adder, shalt thou tread, Shalt trample on young lion and crocodile.
14 [Yahweh says], “I will rescue those who love me, I will protect them because they (acknowledge that I am Yahweh/know me).
Because, on me, he hath set firm his love, Therefore will I deliver him, I will set him on high, Because he hath 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 me, and I will answer him, With him, will, I, be, in distress, I will rescue him, and will honour him;
16 I will reward them by enabling them to live a long time, and I will save them.”
With length of days, will I satisfy him, And will show him my salvation.
