KJV ORIGINAL
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They will lift you up and carry you in their hands, so that you won't even stub your toe on a rock.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God's angels will protect and support you so carefully that you won't even experience minor injuries.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 91, a beloved psalm about God's protection that was likely written during a time when Israel faced external threats. The psalmist uses vivid imagery of divine protection, including references to angels who guard believers from harm. This particular verse was famously quoted by Satan when tempting Jesus in the wilderness, showing how well-known this promise of angelic protection was in Jewish culture.
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