1. The praise of a canticle for David.He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.
2. He shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector, and my refuge: my God, in him will I trust.
3. For he hath delivered me from the snare of the hunters: and from the sharp word.
4. He will overshadow thee with his shoulders: and under his wings thou shalt trust.
5. His truth shall compass thee with a shield: thou shalt not be afraid of the terror of the night.
6. Of the arrow that flieth in the day, of the business that walketh about in the dark: of invasion, or of the noonday devil.
7. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee.
8. But thou shalt consider with thy eyes: and shalt see the reward of the wicked.
9. Because thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou hast made the most High thy refuge.
10. There shall no evil come to thee: nor shall the scourge come near thy dwelling.