Psalms 91

1 He who lives in the shelter of the Most High will stay in the shadow of the Almighty.

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

2 I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

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 will rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly plague.

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

4 He will cover you with his wings, and under his wings you will find refuge. His trustworthiness is a shield and protection.

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 You will not be afraid of terror in the night, or of the arrow that flies 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 or of the plague that roams around in the darkness, or of the disease that comes at noontime.

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 may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not reach you.

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

8 You will only observe and see the punishment of the wicked.

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

9 For Yahweh is my refuge! Make the Most High your refuge also.

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

10 No evil will overtake you; no affliction will come near your home.

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

11 For he will direct his angels to protect you, to guard you in all your ways.

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

12 They will lift you up with their hand so that you will not hit your foot on 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 You will crush lions and adders under your feet; you will trample on young lions and serpents.

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 Because he is devoted to me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

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

15 When he calls to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble; I will give him victory and will honor 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 long life and show him my salvation.

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