1 The one who lives under the protection of the Most High

dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.  *

2 I will say  * concerning the  Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust:  *

3 He himself will rescue you from the bird trap,  *

from the destructive plague.

4 He will cover you with his feathers;

you will take refuge under his wings.  *

His faithfulness will be a protective shield.  *

5 You will not fear the terror of the night,

the arrow that flies by day,  *

6 the plague that stalks in darkness,

or the pestilence that ravages at noon.  *

7 Though a thousand fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

the pestilence will not reach you.  *

8 You will only see it with your eyes

and witness the punishment of the wicked.  *

9 Because you have made the  Lord  — my refuge,  *

the Most High — your dwelling place,  *

10 no harm will come to you;

no plague will come near your tent.  *

11 For he will give his angels orders concerning you,

to protect you in all your ways.  *

12 They will support you with their hands

so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  *

13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;

you will trample the young lion and the serpent.  *

14 Because he has his heart set on me,

I will deliver him;

I will protect him because he knows my name.  *

15 When he calls out to me, I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble.

I will rescue him and give him honor.  *

16 I will satisfy him with a long life  *

and show him my salvation.  *