[1] Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by God All-Powerful. [2] I will say to the Lord, "You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God, and I trust you." [3] God will save you from hidden traps and from deadly diseases. [4] He will protect you like a bird spreading its wings over its young. His truth will be like your armor and shield. [5] You will not fear any danger by night or an arrow during the day. [6] You will not be afraid of diseases that come in the dark or sickness that strikes at noon. [7] At your side 1,000 people may die, or even 10,000 right beside you. But you will not be hurt. [8] You will only watch what happens. You will see the wicked punished. [9] The Lord is your protection. You have made God Most High your place of safety. [10] Nothing bad will happen to you. No disaster will come to your home. [11] He has put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go. [12] They will catch you with their hands. And you will not hit your foot on a rock. [13] You will walk on lions and cobras. You will step on strong lions and snakes. [14] The Lord says, "If someone loves me, I will save him. I will protect those who know me. [15] They will call to me, and I will answer them. I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue them and honor them. [16] I will give them a long, full life. They will see how I can save."
