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 Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust." He will keep me safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. He will cover me with his wings; I will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend me. I need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight. A thousand may fall beside me, ten thousand all around me, but I will not be harmed. I will look and see how the wicked are punished. I have made the Lord my defender, the Most High my protector, and so no disaster will strike me, no violence will come near my home. God will put his angels in charge of me to protect me wherever I go. They will hold me up with their hands to keep me from hurting my feet on the stones. God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord. When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them." |