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href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/91.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/91.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/91.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/91.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They shall bear thee up in <i>their</i> hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/91.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In <i>their</i> hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/91.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On their hands they will lift you up, So that you do not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They will bear you up in their hands, That you do not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They will bear you up in their hands, Lest you strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/91.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On their hands they will bear you up, Lest you strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/91.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They will lift you up in their hands, So that you do not [even] strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/91.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/91.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/91.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/91.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They will carry you in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/91.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/91.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They will carry you in their hands so that you never hit your foot against a rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/91.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/91.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />With their hands they will lift you up so you will not trip over a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/91.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/91.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/91.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/91.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/91.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/91.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />On the hands they bear you up, "" Lest you strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/91.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On the hands they bear thee up, Lest thou smite against a stone thy foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/91.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Upon the hands shall they lift thee up, lest thou shalt strike thy foot against a stone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/91.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/91.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 90:12>With their hands, they will carry you, lest you hurt your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/91.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/91.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/91.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/91.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And upon their arms they shall take you up, lest you strike your foot.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/91.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They shall bear thee upon their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/91.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall bear thee up on their hands, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/91-12.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=11596" 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">11</span>For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yiś·śā·’ū·nə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 2ms, Pn) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">They will lift you up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pa·yim (N-fd) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">their hands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">so that you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5062.htm" title="5062: tig·gōp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To strike, smite. A primitive root; to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict.">strike</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·le·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">your foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: bā·’e·ḇen (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">against a stone.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.…<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="/matthew/4-6.htm">Matthew 4:6</a></span><br />“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Luke 4:10-11</a></span><br />For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully, / and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a></span><br />Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a></span><br />And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-23.htm">Job 5:23</a></span><br />For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Zechariah 3:7</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a></span><br />See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a></span><br />Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-9</a></span><br />Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.</p><p class="hdg">they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">Isaiah 46:3</a></b></br> Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne <i>by me</i> from the belly, which are carried from the womb:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></b></br> In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.</p><p class="hdg">test</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a></b></br> Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth <i>him with</i> his hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-23.htm">Job 5:23</a></b></br> For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Proverbs 3:23</a></b></br> Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/job/41-24.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/psalms/85-6.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/92-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/psalms/114-8.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/psalms/105-15.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Won't</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>They will lift you up in their hands</b><br>This phrase refers to the protection and care provided by angels, as mentioned earlier in <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91</a>. Angels are often depicted in Scripture as messengers and protectors of God's people (<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a>). The imagery of being lifted up suggests a divine intervention that prevents harm. In the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, the idea of being carried or lifted by a superior being was a sign of favor and protection. This phrase also connects to the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, where Satan quotes this verse to challenge Jesus to test God's protection (<a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Matthew 4:6</a>). Jesus' response highlights the importance of trusting God without putting Him to the test.<p><b>so that you will not strike your foot against a stone</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes the completeness of God's protection. In the historical context, walking on rocky paths was common, and stumbling was a frequent danger. The assurance that one will not even strike their foot against a stone signifies a promise of safety from even the smallest harm. This imagery can be seen as a metaphor for avoiding spiritual pitfalls and temptations. Theologically, it points to the care God provides to ensure His people are not led astray or harmed by the trials of life. This protection is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who, though tempted, did not fall into sin, exemplifying perfect reliance on God's provision and care.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a></b><br>Divine messengers and protectors sent by God to guard and assist believers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to Moses or David, the author expresses trust in God's protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of protection and refuge for those who trust in Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_believer.htm">The Believer</a></b><br>The individual who places their trust in God and is the recipient of His protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_stone.htm">The Stone</a></b><br>Symbolic of obstacles or dangers that one might encounter in life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>God assigns His angels to protect and guide believers, demonstrating His care and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Understanding the context and correct application of Scripture is crucial, as seen in the misuse of this verse by Satan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god.htm">Trust in God</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God, knowing that He provides protection from life's obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_angels.htm">Role of Angels</a></b><br>Angels are active participants in God's plan, serving as protectors and messengers for those who follow Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_obstacles.htm">Overcoming Obstacles</a></b><br>With God's help, believers can navigate and overcome the challenges and dangers they face.<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/how_does_god_protect_believers.htm">How does God provide protection to believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_91_align_with_science.htm">Psalm 91:11-12 mentions angels providing physical protection; how does that claim hold up against modern scientific understanding of natural events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_16_11_suggest_god_delivers_innocents.htm">In Job 16:11, why would a just God 'deliver' the innocent to the ungodly, contradicting passages that promise divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_134_stress_praise.htm">If God is all-sufficient, why does Psalm 134:1-2 emphasize continual praise from humans?</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>(12) <span class= "bld">In their hands.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">on, </span>as a nurse a child. There is a Spanish proverb, expressive of great love and solicitude: "They carry him on the palms of their hands."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/91.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They shall bear thee up in their hands;</span> rather, <span class="accented">upon their hands</span> - lifting thee over difficulties and stumbling blocks. <span class="cmt_word">Lest thou dash thy foot against a</span> <span class="cmt_word">stone</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Proverbs 3:23, 24</a>). Moral impediments are, no doubt, chiefly meant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/91-12.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">They will lift you up</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׂא֑וּנְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·śā·’ū·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular, Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hands,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפַּ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(kap·pa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that you will not</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strike</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּגֹּ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(tig·gōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> </span><span class="str2">To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your foot</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against a stone.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאֶ֣בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’e·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/91-12.htm">Psalm 91:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/91-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 91:12 They will bear you up in their (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 91:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 91:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:13" /></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>