Psalm 91:5

Translations

Modern

You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

Traditional

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Literal

You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, or of the arrow that flies by day,

Latin

Scuto circumdabit te veritas ejus: non timebis a timore nocturno;

Original

Hebrew

English

You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

Notes

Psalms 91:5–8

The godly should not be afraid, because the Lord watches over them. These promises do not guarantee an escape from trouble, but they create an expectation of the Lord’s goodness.

Psalms 91:1–16

This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him.

Theme notes and profiles

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Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Job 5:19–27
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
Proverbs 3:23–25
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
Psalm 3:5–6
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalm 112:7
He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Psalm 27:1–3
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Isaiah 21:4
My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror.
Job 24:14–16
When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief.
Psalm 46:2
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
Job 4:13–15
In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

Glossary

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Psalm 91:5

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