Psalm 91:12
New International Version
they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

New Living Translation
They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

English Standard Version
On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.

Berean Standard Bible
They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

King James Bible
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

New King James Version
In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

New American Standard Bible
On their hands they will lift you up, So that you do not strike your foot against a stone.

NASB 1995
They will bear you up in their hands, That you do not strike your foot against a stone.

NASB 1977
They will bear you up in their hands, Lest you strike your foot against a stone.

Legacy Standard Bible
On their hands they will bear you up, Lest you strike your foot against a stone.

Amplified Bible
They will lift you up in their hands, So that you do not [even] strike your foot against a stone.

Christian Standard Bible
They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

American Standard Version
They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Contemporary English Version
They will carry you in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones.

English Revised Version
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will carry you in their hands so that you never hit your foot against a rock.

Good News Translation
They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.

International Standard Version
With their hands they will lift you up so you will not trip over a stone.

Majority Standard Bible
They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

NET Bible
They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone.

New Heart English Bible
In their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Webster's Bible Translation
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

World English Bible
They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
On the hands they bear you up, "" Lest you strike your foot against a stone.

Young's Literal Translation
On the hands they bear thee up, Lest thou smite against a stone thy foot.

Smith's Literal Translation
Upon the hands shall they lift thee up, lest thou shalt strike thy foot against a stone.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Catholic Public Domain Version
With their hands, they will carry you, lest you hurt your foot against a stone.

New American Bible
With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone.

New Revised Standard Version
On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And upon their arms they shall take you up, lest you strike your foot.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They shall bear thee upon their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall bear thee up on their hands, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Refuge and Fortress
11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. 12They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.…

Cross References
Matthew 4:6
“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”

Luke 4:10-11
For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully, / and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”

Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Psalm 103:20
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Exodus 23:20
Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

2 Kings 6:16-17
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Genesis 28:12
And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.

Job 5:23
For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.

Zechariah 3:7
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here.

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Acts 12:7-11
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...

Revelation 12:7-9
Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.


Treasury of Scripture

They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

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Isaiah 46:3
Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:

Isaiah 63:9
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

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Psalm 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

Job 5:23
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.

Proverbs 3:23
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

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They will lift you up in their hands
This phrase speaks to the divine protection and care provided by God's angels. The Hebrew root for "lift" is "nasa," which conveys the idea of bearing or carrying. This imagery suggests a gentle and supportive action, akin to a parent lifting a child to safety. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the concept of being lifted up by divine beings would have been a powerful assurance of God's active involvement in the lives of His people. The angels, as messengers and servants of God, are depicted as attentive and ready to intervene on behalf of those who trust in the Lord.

so that you will not strike your foot
The phrase "strike your foot" uses the Hebrew word "nagaph," which means to strike or stumble. This imagery is often associated with the dangers and obstacles one might encounter on a journey. In the scriptural context, it symbolizes the various trials and challenges believers face in their spiritual walk. The assurance here is that God, through His angels, provides guidance and protection to prevent believers from falling into harm or sin. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's providence and care for His faithful.

against a stone
The "stone" in this context can be seen as a metaphor for the obstacles and difficulties in life. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, stones were common hazards on paths and roads, representing the everyday challenges one might face. Theologically, this can also be interpreted as the stumbling blocks that the enemy places in the path of believers. The promise here is that with divine assistance, these obstacles will not cause lasting harm. This assurance is a reminder of God's sovereignty and the ultimate victory of His people over adversity.

(12) In their hands.--Literally, on, as a nurse a child. There is a Spanish proverb, expressive of great love and solicitude: "They carry him on the palms of their hands."

Verse 12. - They shall bear thee up in their hands; rather, upon their hands - lifting thee over difficulties and stumbling blocks. Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone (comp. Proverbs 3:23, 24). Moral impediments are, no doubt, chiefly meant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will lift you up
יִשָּׂא֑וּנְךָ (yiś·śā·’ū·nə·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular, Paragogic nun
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their hands,
כַּפַּ֥יִם (kap·pa·yim)
Noun - fd
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

so that you will not
פֶּן־ (pen-)
Conjunction
Strong's 6435: Removal, lest

strike
תִּגֹּ֖ף (tig·gōp̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

your foot
רַגְלֶֽךָ׃ (raḡ·le·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

against a stone.
בָּאֶ֣בֶן (bā·’e·ḇen)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 68: A stone


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