Psalms 91:11-16

91:11 For he will order his angels

to protect you in all you do.

91:12 They will lift you up in their hands,

so you will not slip and fall on a stone.

91:13 You will subdue a lion and a snake;

you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.

91:14 The Lord says,

“Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him;

I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

91:15 When he calls out to me, I will answer him.

I will be with him when he is in trouble;

I will rescue him and bring him honor.

91:16 I will satisfy him with long life,

and will let him see my salvation.


tn Heb “for his angels he will command concerning you.”

tn Heb “in all your ways.”

tn Heb “so your foot will not strike a stone.”

tn Heb “walk upon.”

tn Or perhaps “cobra” (see Ps 58:4).

tn The words “the Lord says” are supplied in the translation to clarify that the words which follow are the Lord’s oracle of assurance.

tn Or “make him secure” (Heb “set him on high”).

tn Heb “because he knows my name” (see Ps 9:10).

tn Heb “length of days.”