Psalms 91

1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest 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 deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.

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

4 He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

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 shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor 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 nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.

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 come near 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 look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.

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

9 Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,

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

10 no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

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

11 For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.

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

12 They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your 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 You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot.

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 has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, 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 will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and 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.”