Psalms 91:10
Psalms 91:10 in Multiple Translations
no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.
No evil will come on you, and no disease will come near your tent.
nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near where you live.
There shall none euill come vnto thee, neither shall any plague come neere thy tabernacle.
Evil happeneth not unto thee, And a plague cometh not near thy tent,
no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
For behold thy enemies, O Lord, for behold thy enemies shall perish: and all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near your house,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:10
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Psalms 91:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
תְאֻנֶּ֣ה
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
רָעָ֑ה
וְ֝/נֶ֗גַע
לֹא
יִקְרַ֥ב
בְּ/אָהֳלֶֽ/ךָ
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תְאֻנֶּ֣ה
ʼânâh
H579
to meet
V-Pual-Imperf-3fs
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
רָעָ֑ה
raʻ
H7451
bad
N-fs
וְ֝/נֶ֗גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Conj | N-ms
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִקְרַ֥ב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/אָהֳלֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:10
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תְאֻנֶּ֣ה
ʼânâh
H579
"to meet"
V-Pual-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to meet or approach someone, and it is used in various ways, such as to encounter or be opportune. It can also mean to seek a quarrel or cause oneself to meet someone. In the Bible, it is used in Exodus to describe God meeting with Moses.
Definition: 1) to meet, encounter, approach, be opportune 1a) (Piel) to allow to meet, cause to meet 1b) (Pual) to be sent, be allowed to meet 1c) (Hithpael) to seek occasion (quarrel), cause oneself to meet
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel. See also: Exodus 21:13; Psalms 91:10; Proverbs 12:21.
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
רָעָ֑ה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
N-fs
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וְ֝/נֶ֗גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִקְרַ֥ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
בְּ/אָהֳלֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 91:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
- Sermons on Psalms 91:10
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
9Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High—
10no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 12:21 | No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 2 | Psalms 121:7 | The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 7:15 | And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you. |
| 4 | Romans 8:25 | But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. |
| 5 | Job 5:24 | You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home. |
Psalms 91:10 Summary
Psalms 91:10 is a promise from God that when we make Him our home, He will protect us from harm. This means that God will be with us and keep us safe from evil and bad things, as seen in Psalms 121:7. It's not a promise that we will never face any challenges, but it is a promise that God will be with us and help us through them (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God and making Him our refuge, we can have peace and confidence that He will take care of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that no evil will befall me?
According to Psalms 91:10, when we make the LORD our dwelling, He promises to protect us from harm, as seen in Psalms 121:7, which says 'The LORD will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life'
Is this verse promising that I will never experience any difficulties?
While Psalms 91:10 promises protection, it does not mean that we will never face challenges, as seen in Job 1:1, where Job faced many trials, but God was still with him
How can I be sure that God will protect me?
As stated in Psalms 91:9, when we make the LORD our refuge, He will be our protection, and as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, God promises to never leave or forsake us
What kind of protection is God promising in this verse?
The protection promised in Psalms 91:10 includes protection from evil and plague, as stated in the verse, and also includes spiritual protection, as seen in Ephesians 6:16, where we are given the shield of faith to protect us from evil
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to me that God promises to protect me from evil?
- How can I apply the promise of Psalms 91:10 to my life today?
- What are some ways that I can make the LORD my dwelling, as stated in Psalms 91:9?
- How does the promise of God's protection in Psalms 91:10 give me hope and comfort in difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:10
There shall no evil befall thee,.... The evil of sin cleaves to the best of saints, the evil of temptations besets them, and the evil of afflictions comes upon them, as chastisements from the Lord;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:10
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
To wit, so as to destroy thee, as the next verse limits and expounds it. For surely this promise is not made to all that dwell nigh to his children and servants, who may possibly be wicked men, and so strangers from God’ s covenant and promises. How far this secures his own person, See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
Psalms 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.Ver. 10. There shall no evil befall the] No devoratory evil, as Tertullian expresseth it; nothing that tendeth ad exitium, but only ad exercitium, and such as shall end in thy good. Neither shall any plague] What a wonderful separation made the Lord between the houses of the Israelites and the Egyptians, Exodus 11:7. See Job 5:1-27, and take these places, as Psalms 91:6. For it may befall a saint to share in a common calamity; as the good corn and weeds are cut down together, but for a different end and purpose, - Non te tua plurima, Pantheu, Labentem texit pietas -
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
(10) Dwelling.—Literally, tent: an instance in which the patriarchal life became stereotyped, so to speak, in the language. (See Note, Psalms 104:3.) Even we speak of “pitching our tent.”
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:10
10. befall thee] Lit., be let befall thee. Cp. Proverbs 12:21. thy dwelling] Lit., thy tent, a survival of the language of nomad life.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:10
There shall no evil befall thee - The Chaldee Paraphrase has, “The Lord of the world answered and said, ‘There shall no evil befall thee,’” etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:10
10. Come nigh thy dwelling—The allusion is to Exodus 12:23. Compare Isaiah 54:14
Sermons on Psalms 91:10
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(2008 Usa Tour) the Secret Place by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for addressing important matters from the Bible in every congregation. They urge for a sense of urgency and carefulness in addressin |
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Missionary Norris Groves Biographical Sketch by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon is a biographical sketch of Anthony Norris Groves, a missionary who faced immense trials and suffering in Baghdad, including the plague, floods, and personal losses. De |
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Active Life of the Spirit-Filled Believer by Smith Wigglesworth | Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the necessity of living an active life as a Spirit-filled believer, especially in the face of spiritual challenges in the last days. He shares persona |
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Knowing & Doing God's Will by Oswald Chambers | Oswald Chambers preaches on the importance of obedience to Jesus, emphasizing that true discipleship involves denying oneself, taking up one's cross daily, and following Him withou |
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Neither Shall Any Plague Come Nigh Thy Dwelling by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the power of being filled with the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to be 'sin proof' and protected from the attacks of the enemy. He illustrates that j |
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Proverbs 10-11 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contrast between the diligent and the lazy. He emphasizes that the lazy person will end up poor, while the diligent person will become ri |
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Standing Steadfast in Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his concern about the lack of reverence and hunger for the word of God among believers. He observes that many people come to church with a ca |