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 nightor sudden attacks during the day
6. or the plagues that strike in the darkor the evils that kill in daylight.
7. A thousand may fall dead beside you,10,000 all round you,but you will not be harmed.
8. You will look and seehow 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 youto protect you wherever you go.
12. They will hold you up with their handsto 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 meand 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 honour them.
16. I will reward them with long life;I will save them.”