Psalm 91:10
New International Version
no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.

New Living Translation
no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.

English Standard Version
no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.

Berean Standard Bible
no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.

King James Bible
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

New King James Version
No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;

New American Standard Bible
No evil will happen to you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

NASB 1995
No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

NASB 1977
No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

Legacy Standard Bible
No evil will befall you, And no plague will come near your tent.

Amplified Bible
No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

Christian Standard Bible
no harm will come to you; no plague will come near your tent.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
no harm will come to you; no plague will come near your tent.

American Standard Version
There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

Contemporary English Version
and no terrible disasters will strike you or your home.

English Revised Version
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house.

Good News Translation
and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home.

International Standard Version
no evil will fall upon you, and no affliction will approach your tent,

Majority Standard Bible
no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.

NET Bible
No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

New Heart English Bible
no evil shall overtake you; no plague shall come near your dwelling.

Webster's Bible Translation
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

World English Bible
no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Evil does not happen to you, "" And a plague does not come near your tent,

Young's Literal Translation
Evil happeneth not unto thee, And a plague cometh not near thy tent,

Smith's Literal Translation
Evil shall not approach to thee, and a blow shall not come near in thy tent.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There shall no evil come to thee: nor shall the scourge come near thy dwelling.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Disaster will not draw near to you, and the scourge will not approach your tabernacle.

New American Bible
No evil shall befall you, no affliction come near your tent.

New Revised Standard Version
no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There shall no evil befall you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Evil shall not come near you and disease shall not come near your dwellings,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
No evils shall come upon thee, and no scourge shall draw night to thy dwelling.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Refuge and Fortress
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.…

Cross References
Proverbs 12:21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

Exodus 12:13
The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

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.

Job 5:19-24
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. / In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. / You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. ...

Proverbs 3:23-26
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. / When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, ...

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

1 Peter 3:13
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

Luke 10:19
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 John 5:18
We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.

John 17:15
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.


Treasury of Scripture

There shall no evil befall you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

there

Psalm 121:7
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Proverbs 12:21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

neither

Deuteronomy 7:15
And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.

Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.

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Psalm 91
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3. Their safety
9. Their habitation
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no evil
The phrase "no evil" in Psalm 91:10 is a profound assurance of divine protection. The Hebrew word for "evil" is "רָע" (ra), which encompasses a broad spectrum of harm, misfortune, or calamity. In the context of this psalm, it signifies any form of adversity or malevolence that could befall a person. Historically, the Israelites understood "evil" as anything that disrupted the shalom (peace) that God intended for His people. This promise of protection is not a guarantee of a life free from challenges but an assurance that God’s presence will shield the faithful from ultimate harm. Theologically, it reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He acts as a divine protector.

will befall you
The phrase "will befall you" suggests an occurrence or an event that might happen. The Hebrew verb "אָנָה" (anah) implies something that comes upon someone, often unexpectedly. In the ancient Near Eastern context, life was fraught with uncertainties, from natural disasters to enemy invasions. The psalmist reassures the believer that, under God's protection, such unforeseen calamities will not overtake them. This reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to control the circumstances of life. It is a call to live in faith, knowing that God is actively involved in the lives of His people.

no plague
The term "no plague" refers to a specific type of affliction or disease. The Hebrew word "נֶגַע" (nega) can mean a stroke, wound, or plague. In biblical times, plagues were often seen as divine judgments or tests. The Israelites, having experienced the plagues of Egypt, would have understood this as a powerful promise of exemption from such divine retribution. This assurance is not just about physical health but also spiritual well-being. It underscores the belief that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High are under His special care and protection.

come near your tent
The phrase "come near your tent" uses the imagery of a tent, which in ancient Israel was a common dwelling place, symbolizing one's home and family. The Hebrew word "אֹהֶל" (ohel) signifies a temporary dwelling, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites. This imagery conveys the idea of personal and familial safety. In a broader sense, it represents the sphere of one's life and influence. The promise that no plague will come near one's tent is a reassurance of God's protective presence over all aspects of life. It is a reminder that God’s protection extends to the intimate and personal spaces of our lives, offering peace and security amidst a world of uncertainty.

(10) Dwelling.--Literally, tent: an instance in which the patriarchal life became stereotyped, so to speak, in the language. (See Note, Psalm 104:3.) Even we speak of "pitching our tent."

Verse 10. - There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. The faithful man is to be preserved from evil of every kind. His very "dwelling" is to be protected so that his family may suffer no hurt.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

evil
רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

will befall
תְאֻנֶּ֣ה (ṯə·’un·neh)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 579: To be opportune, to meet, encounter opportunely

you,
אֵלֶ֣יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

no
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

plague
וְ֝נֶ֗גַע (wə·ne·ḡa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

will approach
יִקְרַ֥ב (yiq·raḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

your tent.
בְּאָהֳלֶֽךָ׃ (bə·’ā·ho·le·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent


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