Contemporary English Version The Lord Is My Fortress1Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful. 2Then you will say to the Lord, “You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.” 3The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases. 4He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.+ 5You won't need to worry about dangers at night or arrows during the day. 6And you won't fear diseases that strike in the dark or sudden disaster at noon. 7You will not be harmed, though thousands fall all around you. 8And with your own eyes you will see the punishment of the wicked. 9The Lord Most High is your fortress. Run to him for safety, 10and no terrible disasters will strike you or your home. 11 God will command his angels to protect you wherever you go. in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones. the strongest lions and the most deadly snakes. 14The Lord says, “If you love me and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe. 15When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you. 16You will live a long life and see my saving power.” Footnotes: Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®) © 2006 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Learn more at www.cev.bible. Discover .BIBLE resources for your ministry at www.get.bible/cev Bible Hub |