91:12 They will lift you up in their hands,
so you will not slip and fall on a stone. 1
91:13 You will subdue 2 a lion and a snake; 3
you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.
91:14 The Lord says, 4
“Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him;
I will protect him 5 because he is loyal to me. 6
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, 7
and will let him see my salvation.
1 tn Heb “so your foot will not strike a stone.”
2 tn Heb “walk upon.”
3 tn Or perhaps “cobra” (see Ps 58:4).
3 tn The words “the
4 tn Or “make him secure” (Heb “set him on high”).
5 tn Heb “because he knows my name” (see Ps 9:10).
4 tn Heb “length of days.”