Psalm 91:5 “You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by…”

Psalm 91:5

You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

World English Bible

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day,

American Standard Version

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not be afraide of the feare of the night, nor of the arrowe that flyeth by day:

Darby Translation

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, for the arrow that flieth by day,

Young's Literal Translation

Thou art not afraid of fear by night, Of arrow that flieth by day,

Bible in Basic English

You will have no fear of the evil things of the night, or of the arrow in flight by day,

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Cross references

“Thou”

Isaiah 43:2 Job 5:19–27 Hebrews 13:6 Psalm 112:7 Psalm 27:1–3 Proverbs 28:1

Isaiah 43:2 · BSB

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Job 5:19–27 · BSB

He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.

Hebrews 13:6 · BSB

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Psalm 112:7 · BSB

He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Psalm 27:1–3 · BSB

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

Proverbs 28:1 · BSB

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

“terror”

Proverbs 3:23–25 Isaiah 21:4 Job 4:13–15 Job 24:14–16 Luke 12:20 Luke 12:39

Proverbs 3:23–25 · BSB

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Isaiah 21:4 · BSB

My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror.

Job 4:13–15 · BSB

In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

Job 24:14–16 · BSB

When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief.

Luke 12:20 · BSB

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’

Luke 12:39 · BSB

But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

“nor”

Job 6:4 Lamentations 3:12 Lamentations 3:13

Job 6:4 · BSB

For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.

Lamentations 3:12 · BSB

He bent His bow and set me as the target for His arrow.

Lamentations 3:13 · BSB

He pierced my kidneys with His arrows.

Also

Song of Solomon 3:8

Song of Solomon 3:8 · BSB

All are skilled with the sword, experienced in warfare. Each has his sword at his side prepared for the terror of the night.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

6nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.

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