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Psalms 91:11

What does Psalms 91:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 91:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 91:11 means

This verse reveals a crucial mechanism of God's protection: the deployment of His angels. God will "give his angels charge over thee," meaning He will command them to act on behalf of the believer. Their mission is "to keep thee in all thy ways," indicating a continuous, comprehensive guardianship throughout every aspect of life's journey. This promise highlights the unseen spiritual forces at work, divinely appointed to safeguard and guide those who are dedicated to the Most High, ensuring their safety under divine command.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For His messengers He chargeth for thee, To keep thee in all thy ways,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But my horn shall be exalted like that of the unicorn: and my old age in plentiful mercy.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways:

Context

This verse provides a specific and awe-inspiring detail regarding *how* God will fulfill the promise of protection made in verse 10. It introduces the concept of angelic guardianship, moving from general safety to divine, supernatural intervention. This deepens the scope of God's care and leads into verse 12, which illustrates a concrete example of this angelic safeguarding during daily life.

v.10There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

v.11This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 4:6

    and saith unto him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone.

  • Hebrews 1:14

    Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?

  • Proverbs 3:6

    In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

  • Psalms 71:3

    Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.

  • Isaiah 31:1

    Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Jehovah!

  • Psalms 34:7

    The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.

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