⁵ You will not fear the terror of the night
    or the arrow that flies by day^(A)

² When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,
    and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
    and the flame shall not consume you.^(A)

¹⁹ He will deliver you from six troubles;
    in seven no harm shall touch you.^(A)
20 In famine he will redeem you from death
    and in war from the power of the sword.^(B)
21 You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue
    and shall not fear destruction when it comes.^(C)
22 At destruction and famine you shall laugh
    and shall not fear the wild animals of the earth.^(D)
23 For you shall be in league with the stones of the field,
    and the wild animals shall be at peace with you.^(E)
24 You shall know that your tent is safe;
    you shall inspect your fold and miss nothing.^(F)
25 You shall know that your descendants will be many
    and your offspring like the grass of the earth.^(G)
26 You shall come to your grave in ripe old age,
    as a shock of grain comes up to the threshing floor in its season.^(H)
27 See, we have searched this out; it is true.
    Hear, and know it for yourself.”

²³ Then you will walk on your way securely,
    and your foot will not stumble.^(A)
24 If you sit down,^[a] you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵ Then you will not be afraid of sudden panic
    or of the storm that strikes the wicked,^(B)

⁷ They are not afraid of evil tidings;
    their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.^(A)

¹ The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold^[a] of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid?^(A)