You who sit down in the Creator's presence,

spend the night in Shaddai's shadow,

Say this: "Creator God, You're my refuge.

I trust in You and I'm safe!"

That's right-He rescues you from hidden traps,

shields you from deadly hazards.

His huge outstretched arms protect you-

under them you're perfectly safe;

His arms fend off all harm.

Fear nothing-not wild wolves in the night,

not flying arrows in the day,

Not disease that prowls through the darkness,

not disaster that erupts at high noon.

Even though others succumb all around,

drop like flies right and left,

no harm will even graze you.

You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,

watch the wicked turn into corpses.

Yes, because Creator's your refuge,

the High God your very own home,

Evil can't get close to you,

harm can't get through the door.

He ordered His angels [winged spirits]

to guard you wherever you go.

If you stumble, they'll catch you;

their job is to keep you from falling.

You'll walk unharmed among bears and snakes,

and kick young coyotes and serpents from the path.

"If you'll hold on to Me for dear life," says God,

"I'll get you out of any trouble.

I'll give you the best of care

If you'll only get to know and trust Me.

Call Me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times;

I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.

I'll give you a long life,

give you a long drink of salvation!"

Adapted from Psalm 91 (The Message)

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