Psalm 91:12

12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Psalm 91:12 in Other Translations

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

12 On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.

12 They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

12 If you stumble, they'll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

12 They will carry you in their hands so that you never hit your foot against a rock.

12 They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

12 They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won't trip over a stone.

Psalm 91:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 91:12

They shall bear thee up in their hands
Which denotes the strength and power of angels to carry the saints in their hands; their tender care of them, such as a parent or nurse have of children; the helpless condition of the people of God, who are like infants, and need to be dealt with after this manner; the condescension of angels to take such an office on them, in submission to the will of God; the constant view they have of the saints, being always in their hands, and so in sight: thus they bear them, up in life, and at death carry their souls to Abraham's bosom:

lest thou dash thy foot against a stone;
lest they fall into sin, or into any calamity and distress; lest the least hurt or mischief befall them, or the least injury be done them; see ( Proverbs 3:23 ) . The Targum interprets it of the evil concupiscence, or corruption of nature, which is like a stone; see ( Ezekiel 36:26 ) .

Psalm 91:12 In-Context

10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;

12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

14 “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 4:6*; Luke 4:10-11*