I will say of You, Lord, "The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on Him I shall lean and rely; and in Him I confidently put my trust."
For then You will deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. You will cover me with Your pinions (feathers), and under Your wings shall I trust and find refuge. Your truth and Your faithfulness are a shield and a buckler to me.
I shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked] that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday.
A thousand may fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, but it shall not come near me. Only a spectator shall I be [inacessible in the secret place of the Most High] as I witness the reward of the wicked.
Because I have made You Lord, my refuge and the Most High my dwelling place, there shall no evil befall me; nor any plague or calamity come near my tent. For You will give Your angels special charge over me; to accompany, defend and preserve me in all my ways of obedience and service. Your angels shall bear me up on their hands, lest I dash my foot against a stone.
I shall tread upon the lion and the serpent shall I trample under my foot. Because I have set my love upon You, therefore will You deliver me. You will set me on high because I know and understand Your name.
I have a personal knowledge of Your mercy, love and kindness. I trust and rely on You knowing You will never forsake me; no, never. I shall call upon You and You will answer me. You will be with me in trouble. You will deliver me and honor me. With long life will You satisfy me and show me Your salvation!
[Interpretation taken from the Amplified Bible]
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