[1] Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, [2] can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust." [3] He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. [4] He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you. [5] You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day [6] or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight. [7] A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be harmed. [8] You will look and see how the wicked are punished. [9] You have made the LORD your defender, the Most High your protector, [10] and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home. [11] God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. [12] They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones. [13] You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes. [14] God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD. [15] When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them. [16] I will reward them with long life; I will save them."
