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. The Lord is the one who keeps you safe. So 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 all over 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.