Psalm 91
Qui habitat
The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 16 verses
- 1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty. - 2
He shall say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust." - 3
He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter *
and from the deadly pestilence. - 4
He shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings; *
his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler. - 5
You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, *
nor of the arrow that flies by day; - 6
Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, *
nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day. - 7
A thousand shall fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, *
but it shall not come near you. - 8
Your eyes have only to behold *
to see the reward of the wicked. - 9
Because you have made the LORD your refuge, *
and the Most High your habitation, - 10
There shall no evil happen to you, *
neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. - 11
For he shall give his angels charge over you, *
to keep you in all your ways. - 12
They shall bear you in their hands, *
lest you dash your foot against a stone. - 13
You shall tread upon the lion and adder; *
you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet. - 14
Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name. - 15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honor. - 16
With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.
The text of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer is in the public domain in the United States.