KJV ORIGINAL
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A thousand people may fall beside you, and ten thousand may fall at your right side, but danger will not come near you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God will protect those who trust in Him, even when destruction and danger surround them on all sides.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 91 was likely written during a time of warfare or plague when death was common and people lived in constant fear. The psalm served as a prayer of protection for those facing physical danger, whether soldiers in battle or civilians during times of pestilence. Ancient Hebrew culture understood God as their ultimate protector and refuge during times of national crisis.
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