Psalm 91:6
New International Version
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.

New Living Translation
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

English Standard Version
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.

Berean Standard Bible
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.

King James Bible
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

New King James Version
Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

New American Standard Bible
Of the plague that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that devastates at noon.

NASB 1995
Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.

NASB 1977
Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of pestilence that moves in darkness, Or of destruction that devastates at noon.

Amplified Bible
Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon.

Christian Standard Bible
the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon.

American Standard Version
For the pestilence that walketh in darkness, Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Contemporary English Version
And you won't fear diseases that strike in the dark or sudden disaster at noon.

English Revised Version
For the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
plagues that roam the dark, epidemics that strike at noon.

Good News Translation
or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.

International Standard Version
plague that strikes in the darkness, or calamity that destroys at noon.

Majority Standard Bible
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.

NET Bible
the plague that comes in the darkness, or the disease that comes at noon.

New Heart English Bible
nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.

Webster's Bible Translation
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noon-day.

World English Bible
nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Of pestilence that walks in thick darkness, "" Of destruction that destroys at noon,

Young's Literal Translation
Of pestilence in thick darkness that walketh, Of destruction that destroyeth at noon,

Smith's Literal Translation
From the word that shall go in darkness: from the cutting off that shall lay waste the noon-day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the arrow that flieth in the day, of the business that walketh about in the dark: of invasion, or of the noonday devil.

Catholic Public Domain Version
before the arrow flying in the day, before the troubles that wander in the darkness, nor of invasion and the midday demon.

New American Bible
Nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon.

New Revised Standard Version
or the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nor for the conspiracy that spreads in darkness; nor for the pestilence that wastes at noonday.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Or of the account that walks in darkness or of the spirit that devastates at noonday.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the pestilence that walketh in darkness, Nor of the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
nor of the evil thing that walks in darkness; nor of calamity, and the evil spirit at noon-day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Refuge and Fortress
5You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon. 7Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:6-7
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Luke 21:11
There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Revelation 6:8
Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.

Job 5:21
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.

Jeremiah 14:12
Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.”

Ezekiel 5:12
A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them.

Hosea 13:14
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.

1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.

Revelation 9:18
A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that proceeded from their mouths.

Deuteronomy 32:24
They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust.

Isaiah 28:19
As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror.

Jeremiah 15:2
If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’

Ezekiel 14:21
For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast?


Treasury of Scripture

Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness; nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday.

pestilence

Psalm 121:5,6
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand…

Exodus 12:29,30
And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle…

2 Kings 19:35
And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

destruction

Numbers 16:48
And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.

2 Samuel 24:15
So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.

Matthew 24:6,7
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet…

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1. The state of the godly
3. Their safety
9. Their habitation
11. Their servants
14. Their friend; with the effects of them all.














nor the pestilence
The word "pestilence" in Hebrew is "דֶּבֶר" (deber), which often refers to a deadly plague or disease. In the ancient Near Eastern context, pestilence was a common threat, often seen as a divine judgment or a natural disaster that could decimate populations. The use of "pestilence" here symbolizes any unseen, pervasive threat that can cause widespread fear and destruction. From a spiritual perspective, it represents the unseen spiritual battles and trials that believers face, reminding us of the need for divine protection and trust in God's sovereignty over all forms of evil and harm.

that stalks in the darkness
The imagery of "stalks in the darkness" evokes a sense of stealth and hidden danger. In Hebrew, the word "stalks" can be associated with a predator silently pursuing its prey. Darkness often symbolizes evil, ignorance, or danger in biblical literature. This phrase suggests that there are threats that are not immediately visible or understood, lurking in the shadows of life. For the believer, it is a call to vigilance and reliance on God's light to illuminate and protect against these hidden dangers. It reassures us that God is aware of all threats, even those we cannot see, and He is our shield against them.

nor the calamity
"Calamity" in this context is translated from the Hebrew word "קֶטֶב" (qeteb), which can mean destruction or disaster. Historically, calamities such as natural disasters, wars, or personal tragedies were seen as moments of testing or judgment. This term encompasses any sudden or overwhelming event that brings chaos and distress. For Christians, it serves as a reminder that while calamities may come, they are not outside of God's control. It encourages believers to find peace in the assurance that God is a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

that destroys at noon
The phrase "destroys at noon" highlights the unexpected nature of calamity. Noon, being the brightest part of the day, is when one might feel most secure and least expect danger. The Hebrew word for "destroys" is "שׁוּד" (shud), which implies ruin or devastation. This serves as a metaphor for the suddenness and unpredictability of life's challenges. In a spiritual sense, it teaches that even in our moments of perceived security, we must remain dependent on God. It is a call to trust in His protection and provision, knowing that He is our constant guardian, regardless of the time or circumstance.

(6) Darkness . . . noonday.--Night and noon are, in Oriental climates, the most unwholesome, the former from exhalations, the latter from the fierce heat.

Destruction.--From a root meaning "to cut off;" here, from parallelism, "deadly sickness."

Verse 6. - Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness. The plague god is personified and represented as stalking through the land in the hours of darkness. Parallels have been found in the literature of the Babylonians (see 'Babylonian and Oriental Record,' vol. 1, p. 12) and elsewhere. Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. The rare word, קטב, translated "destruction" here and in Deuteronomy 32:24, is rendered by the LXX. διαμόνιον, and the entire phrase, "for the destruction that wasteth at noonday" becomes ἀπὸ συμπτώματος καὶ δαιμονίου μεσημβρινοῦ - "from ruin and the demon of the midday" - by which sunstroke would seem to be meant (comp. Psalm 121:6, "The sun shall not smite thee by day").

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the plague
מִ֭דֶּבֶר (mid·de·ḇer)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1698: A pestilence

that stalks
יַהֲלֹ֑ךְ (ya·hă·lōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in darkness,
בָּאֹ֣פֶל (bā·’ō·p̄el)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 652: Darkness, gloom

or the calamity
מִ֝קֶּ֗טֶב (miq·qe·ṭeḇ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6986: Destruction

that destroys
יָשׁ֥וּד (yā·šūḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7736: To swell up, to devastate

at noon.
צָהֳרָֽיִם׃ (ṣā·ho·rā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6672: A light, double light, noon


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