1 You whose home is the shelter of God Most High,
whose abode is the shadow of God Almighty,
2 can say to the Lord , “My refuge, my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust,”
3 For he saves you from fowler's snare,
from the yawning pit of destruction.
4 He shelters you with his pinions,
and under his wings you may hide.His truth will be a shield and buckler.
5 You need not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the plague that stalks in darkness,
nor the pestilence raging at noon.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
and ten thousand at your right hand:
but it shall not draw near to you.
8 You will only look on with your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.
9 As for you, the Lord is your refuge,
you have made the Most High your defence.
10 You will never be met by misfortune,
no plague shall come near your tent:
11 for he orders his angels to guard you,
wherever you go.
12 They will carry you with their hands,
lest you strike your foot on a stone.
13 You will tread upon lions and adders,
and trample young lions and dragons.
14 “Because of their love for me, I will deliver them,
I will protect those who trust my name.
15 I will answer their cry and be with them in trouble,
bringing them forth into safety and honor.
16 I will give them a life of many days,
I will show them my salvation.”