Psalms 91:13-16

91:13 You will subdue ¹  a lion and a snake; ² 

you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.

91:14 The Lord says, ³ 

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

I will protect him ⁴  because he is loyal to me. ⁵ 

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, ⁶ 

and will let him see my salvation.

¹ tn Heb “walk upon.”

² tn Or perhaps “cobra” (see Ps 58:4).

³ 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.

⁴ tn Or “make him secure” (Heb “set him on high”).

⁵ tn Heb “because he knows my name” (see Ps 9:10).

⁶ tn Heb “length of days.”