[1] The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say concerning the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust: [3] He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, from the destructive plague. [4] He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. [5] You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day, [6] the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon. [7] Though a thousand fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, the pestilence will not reach you. [8] You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. [9] Because you have made the LORD-my refuge, the Most High-your dwelling place, [10] no harm will come to you; no plague will come near your tent. [11] For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways. [12] They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. [13] You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent. [14] Because he has his heart set on me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name. [15] When he calls out to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor. [16] I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation.
