[1] Whoever rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One. [2] I will say about the LORD, “He is my place of safety. He is like a fort to me. He is my God. I trust in him.” [3] He will certainly save you from hidden traps and from deadly sickness. [4] He will cover you with his wings. Under the feathers of his wings you will find safety. He is faithful. He will keep you safe like a shield or a tower. [5] You won’t have to be afraid of the terrors that come during the night. You won’t have to fear the arrows that come at you during the day. [6] You won’t have to be afraid of the sickness that attacks in the darkness. You won’t have to fear the plague that destroys at noon. [7] A thousand may fall dead at your side. Ten thousand may fall near your right hand. But no harm will come to you. [8] You will see with your own eyes how God punishes sinful people. [9] Suppose you say, “The LORD is the one who keeps me safe.” Suppose you let the Most High God be like a home to you. [10] Then no harm will come to you. No terrible plague will come near your tent. [11] The LORD will command his angels to take good care of you. [12] They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won’t trip over a stone. [13] You will walk on lions and cobras. You will crush mighty lions and poisonous snakes. [14] The LORD says, “I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe, because he trusts in me. [15] He will call out to me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. [16] I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.”
