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<i>nor</i> for the arrow <i>that</i> flieth by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/91.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, <i>Nor</i> of the arrow <i>that</i> flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/91.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/91.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You will not be afraid of terror by night, Or arrow that flies by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/91.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/91.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/91.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/91.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/91.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You won't need to worry about dangers at night or arrows during the day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/91.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/91.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You do not need to fear terrors of the night, arrows that fly during the day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/91.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/91.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You need not fear terror that stalks in the night, the arrow that flies in the day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/91.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/91.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/91.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/91.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/91.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/91.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You are not afraid of fear by night, "" Of arrow that flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/91.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou art not afraid of fear by night, Of arrow that flieth by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/91.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou Shalt not be afraid from terror the night; from the arrow that will fly the day;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/91.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His truth shall compass thee with a shield: thou shalt not be afraid of the terror of the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/91.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 90:5>His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/91.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/91.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, or the arrow that flies by day,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/91.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flies by day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/91.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid of the dread of the night or of the arrow that flies by day,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/91.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flieth by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/91.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be afraid of terror by night; nor of the arrow flying by day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/91-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11553" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm">My Refuge and Fortress</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ṯî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: mip·pa·ḥaḏ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">the terror</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: lā·yə·lāh (N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">of the night,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: mê·ḥêṣ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">nor the arrow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5774.htm" title="5774: yā·‘ūp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fly, to faint. A primitive root; to cover; hence to fly; also to faint.">that flies</a> <a href="/hebrew/3119.htm" title="3119: yō·w·mām (Adv) -- Daytime, by day. From yowm; daily.">by day,</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-14.htm">Isaiah 54:14</a></span><br />In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-24.htm">Proverbs 3:24-26</a></span><br />When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a></span><br />For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a></span><br />There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a></span><br />But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flies by day;</p><p class="hdg">thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6</a></b></br> I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set <i>themselves</i> against me round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Psalm 46:2</a></b></br> Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;</p><p class="hdg">terror</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-5.htm">Psalm 3:5</a></b></br> I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/7-6.htm">2 Kings 7:6</a></b></br> For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, <i>even</i> the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-13.htm">Job 4:13-15</a></b></br> In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, … </p><p class="hdg">nor</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-4.htm">Job 6:4</a></b></br> For the arrows of the Almighty <i>are</i> within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-12.htm">Lamentations 3:12,13</a></b></br> He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/83-15.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/psalms/90-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/90-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/78-45.htm">Flies</a> <a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Flieth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/90-4.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/78-33.htm">Terror</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/psalms/91-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/105-31.htm">Flies</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Flieth</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/92-2.htm">Night</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Terror</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 91</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">The state of the godly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Their safety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Their habitation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Their servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Their friend; with the effects of them all.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/91.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/91.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You will not fear the terror of the night</b><br>This phrase emphasizes divine protection and assurance. In biblical times, night was often associated with danger and uncertainty, as it was a time when enemies could attack under the cover of darkness. The "terror of the night" could refer to any unseen threats or fears that arise when visibility is low and vulnerability is high. This assurance of protection is reminiscent of God's promise to be a shield and refuge, as seen in <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>, where the psalmist declares, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." The imagery of night also connects to spiritual darkness, where believers are assured that God's presence dispels fear and provides peace.<p><b>nor the arrow that flies by day</b><br>The "arrow" symbolizes direct and visible threats, such as warfare or conflict, which were common in ancient times. Arrows were a primary weapon in battles, representing danger that is both seen and immediate. This phrase assures believers of God's protection against such threats, echoing the promise found in <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, where faith is described as a shield that can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. The mention of "day" contrasts with "night," suggesting that God's protection is comprehensive, covering both hidden and overt dangers. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and care over all aspects of life, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a>, which promises that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to Moses or David, the psalmist is expressing trust in God's protection.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure providing protection and assurance to the believer.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_believer.htm">The Believer</a></b><br>The individual who places their trust in God and receives His protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/night_and_day.htm">Night and Day</a></b><br>Symbolic of all times and circumstances, representing the totality of life’s challenges.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/terror_and_arrow.htm">Terror and Arrow</a></b><br>Metaphors for dangers and threats, both seen and unseen, that can cause fear.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>Believers are called to trust in God's protection against both physical and spiritual threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a></b><br>Faith in God should lead to a life free from fear, as He is our ultimate protector.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/comprehensive_protection.htm">Comprehensive Protection</a></b><br>God's protection covers all aspects of life, symbolized by "night" and "day," indicating His constant vigilance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Recognize the spiritual dimension of threats and rely on God's strength to overcome them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_in_god's_presence.htm">Peace in God's Presence</a></b><br>Living in God's presence brings peace, even amidst potential dangers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_91.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 91</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_truly_sincere_and_truthful.htm">What defines the witching hour?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_spiritual_food.htm">What does 'Joy Comes in the Morning' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_theme_of_shelter_of_the_most_high.htm">What is the main theme of Shelter of the Most High?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_witching_hour.htm">What defines the witching hour?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/91.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Terror by night.</span>--Possibly a night attack by an enemy. (Comp. <a href="/songs/3-8.htm" title="They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man has his sword on his thigh because of fear in the night.">Song of Solomon 3:8</a>; <a href="/context/proverbs/3-23.htm" title="Then shall you walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.">Proverbs 3:23-26</a>.) Comp. Milton:<p>"To bless the doors from nightly harm."<p>In this case the arrow flying by day would refer to dangers of actual battle. But it is quite possible that the latter may be merely the Oriental expression for the pestilence, since it is still so called by Arabians. "I desired to remove to a less contagious air. I received from Solyman the emperor this message: that the emperor wondered what I meant in desiring to remove my habitation. Is <span class= "ital">not the pestilence God's arrow, which will always hit his mark?</span>"--Quoted in Spurgeon's <span class= "ital">Treasury of David, </span>from Busbequin's <span class= "ital">Travels.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/91.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night</span>. Robbers constituted the chief "terror by night" (see <a href="/job/24-14.htm">Job 24:14-16</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/49-9.htm">Jeremiah 49:9</a>; <a href="/obadiah/1-5.htm">Obadiah 1:5</a>); but night attacks on the part of a foreign enemy were not uncommon (<a href="/songs/3-8.htm">Song of Solomon 3:8</a>; <a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Nor for the arrow that fleth by day.</span> Open war is probably intended, not sirocco, or pestilence, or "the arrows of the Almighty" (<a href="/job/6-4.htm">Job 6:4</a>). The man who trusts in God will be specially protected in the peril of battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/91-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear</span><br /><span class="heb">תִ֭ירָא</span> <span class="translit">(ṯî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the terror</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפַּ֣חַד</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pa·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the night,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֑יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(lā·yə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or the arrow</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֝חֵ֗ץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḥêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2671.htm">Strong's 2671: </a> </span><span class="str2">A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that flies</span><br /><span class="heb">יָע֥וּף</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘ūp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5774.htm">Strong's 5774: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fly, to faint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by day,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹמָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·mām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3119.htm">Strong's 3119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daytime, by day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/91-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 91:5 You shall not be afraid (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 91:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/91-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 91:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>