91:1 HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable {and} fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. |
91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean {and} rely, {and} in Him I [confidently] trust! |
91:3 For [then] He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. |
91:4 [Then] He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust {and} find refuge; His truth {and} His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler. |
91:5 You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day, |
91:6 Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction {and} sudden death that surprise {and} lay waste at noonday. |
91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. |
91:8 Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked. |
91:9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, |
91:10 There shall no evil befall you, nor any plague {or} calamity come near your tent. |
91:11 For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany {and} defend {and} preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service]. |
91:12 They shall bear you up on their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone. |
91:13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent shall you trample underfoot. |
91:14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he knows {and} understands My name [has a personal knowledge of My mercy, love, and kindness--trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never]. |
91:15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. |
91:16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation. |