¹⁹ From six disasters he will rescue you;
    even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil.
²⁰ He will save you from death in time of famine,
    from the power of the sword in time of war.
²¹ You will be safe from slander
    and have no fear when destruction comes.
²² You will laugh at destruction and famine;
    wild animals will not terrify you.
²³ You will be at peace with the stones of the field,
    and its wild animals will be at peace with you.
²⁴ You will know that your home is safe.
    When you survey your possessions, nothing will be missing.
²⁵ You will have many children;
    your descendants will be as plentiful as grass!
²⁶ You will go to the grave at a ripe old age,
    like a sheaf of grain harvested at the proper time!

²⁷ “We have studied life and found all this to be true.
    Listen to my counsel, and apply it to yourself.”

²³ They keep you safe on your way,
    and your feet will not stumble.
²⁴ You can go to bed without fear;
    you will lie down and sleep soundly.
²⁵ You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
    or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

⁵ I lay down and slept,
    yet I woke up in safety,
    for the Lord was watching over me.
⁶ I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
    who surround me on every side.

“The Lord is my helper,
    so I will have no fear.
    What can mere people do to me?”^[a]

⁷ They do not fear bad news;
    they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

¹ The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
    so why should I tremble?
² When evil people come to devour me,
    when my enemies and foes attack me,
    they will stumble and fall.
³ Though a mighty army surrounds me,
    my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
    I will remain confident.

28 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
    but the godly are as bold as lions.