Psalms 91:12
Psalms 91:12 in Multiple Translations
They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.
They will hold you up with their hands so you won't trip and fall down.
They shall beare thee in their handes, that thou hurt not thy foote against a stone.
On the hands they bear thee up, Lest thou smite against a stone thy foot.
They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
My eye also hath looked down upon my enemies: and my ear shall hear of the downfall of the malignant that rise up against me.
They will hold you up with their hands, with the result that you will not hurt your foot on a big stone.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:12
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Psalms 91:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַל
כַּפַּ֥יִם
יִשָּׂא֑וּ/נְ/ךָ
פֶּן
תִּגֹּ֖ף
בָּ/אֶ֣בֶן
רַגְלֶֽ/ךָ
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כַּפַּ֥יִם
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fd
יִשָּׂא֑וּ/נְ/ךָ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff | Suff
פֶּן
pên
H6435
lest
Conj
תִּגֹּ֖ף
nâgaph
H5062
to strike
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בָּ/אֶ֣בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
Prep | N-fs
רַגְלֶֽ/ךָ
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:12
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כַּפַּ֥יִם
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fd
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
יִשָּׂא֑וּ/נְ/ךָ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
פֶּן
pên
H6435
"lest"
Conj
This word is used to express caution or warning, similar to saying 'lest' or 'beware that'. It is often used in the Bible to advise against certain actions or to warn of potential consequences.
Definition: conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: (lest) (peradventure), that...not. See also: Genesis 3:3; Judges 14:15; Psalms 2:12.
תִּגֹּ֖ף
nâgaph
H5062
"to strike"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To strike or smite is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used in Joshua to describe battles and in Psalms to describe God's judgment. It can also mean to stumble or hurt someone, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite 1a) (Qal) to strike, smite 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be smitten 1c) (Hithpael) to stumble
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beat, dash, hurt, plague, slay, smite (down), strike, stumble, [idiom] surely, put to the worse. See also: Exodus 7:27; 2 Samuel 10:15; Psalms 89:24.
בָּ/אֶ֣בֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
רַגְלֶֽ/ךָ
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 91:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:12
- Sermons on Psalms 91:12
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
10no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
12They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. 14“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:24 | Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
| 2 | Proverbs 3:23 | Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. |
| 3 | Luke 4:11 | and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” |
| 4 | Matthew 4:6 | “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.’ ” |
| 5 | Isaiah 63:9 | 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. |
| 6 | Isaiah 46:3 | “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth. |
| 7 | Job 5:23 | For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you. |
Psalms 91:12 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 91:12, means that God will protect us from harm and stumbling, just like a parent would lift up a child to prevent them from falling. He does this by commanding His angels to guard us, as mentioned in Psalms 91:11, and by being with us in all our ways, as seen in Psalms 23:4. We can trust that God will protect us because He loves us and wants what is best for us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. By putting our trust in Him, we can experience His protection and peace in our lives, even in the midst of challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be lifted up in the hands of angels?
According to Psalms 91:12, being lifted up in the hands of angels means that God will protect us from harm, as stated in Psalms 91:10, where it says that no evil will befall us, and no plague will approach our tent, similar to how God protected the Israelites in Exodus 12:13.
How can we trust that God will protect us from stumbling?
We can trust that God will protect us because He commands His angels to guard us in all our ways, as mentioned in Psalms 91:11, and this promise is reinforced in Psalms 121:3, which says that He who keeps us will not slumber.
Is this promise only for certain people or can anyone experience this protection?
This promise is for those who love God and know His name, as stated in Psalms 91:14, and it is available to anyone who puts their trust in Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Does this mean we will never face challenges or difficulties?
No, it does not mean we will never face challenges, but rather that God will be with us and protect us through them, as seen in Isaiah 43:2, where it says that when we pass through the waters, God will be with us, and the flames will not set us ablaze.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically trust God to protect me from stumbling in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's protection, especially when faced with uncertainty or fear?
- In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my life, and how can I share those stories with others to encourage them?
- What are some areas of my life where I feel like I am stumbling, and how can I ask God to lift me up and protect me in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:12
They shall bear thee up in their hands,.... Which denotes the strength and power of angels to carry the saints in their hands; their tender care of them, such as a parent or nurse have of children;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:12
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
Shall bear thee up in their hands; sustain or uphold thee in thy goings, as we do a child or a weakly man, especially in uneven or dangerous paths. Or, shall carry thee aloft, as upon eagles’ wings, when it shall be needful for thee. Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone; so as to hurt thy foot, or to cause thee to fall.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
Psalms 91:12 They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.Ver. 12. They shall bear thee up in their hands] Be sensible of the many good offices done us by the blessed angels, not once looking for our thanks.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
(12) In their hands.—Literally, on, 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.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:12
Verse 12. They shall bear thee up in their hands] Take the same care of thee as a nurse does of a weak and tender child; lead thee,-teach thee to walk,-lift thee up out of the way of danger, "lest thou shouldst dash thy foot against a stone," receive any kind of injury, or be prevented from pursuing thy path with safety and comfort. Let us remember that it is GOD, whose these angels are; HE gives them charge-from HIM they receive their commission, - to HIM they are responsible for their charge. From God thou art to expect them; and for their help he alone is to receive the praise. It is expressly said, He shall give his angels charge; to show that they are not to be prayed to nor praised; but GOD alone, whose servants they are. See Clarke on Matthew 4:6.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:12
12. Upon their hands shall they bear thee] Cp. the metaphor in Exodus 19:4. lest thou dash &c.] and stumble and fall. Cp. Proverbs 3:23.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:12
They shall bear thee up ... - As if they took hold of thee, and held thee up, when about to fall. Lest thou dash thy foot ... - Lest you should stumble and fall. They will protect you so that you may walk safely.
Sermons on Psalms 91:12
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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A Famine of the Soul by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the spiritual famine affecting many today, emphasizing that it is not a lack of food but a deep hunger for love, peace, and purpose. He highlights hope as |
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Emma's New Muff by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody shares a touching story about his daughter Emma and her new muff, illustrating the importance of trusting in God's guidance. Despite her initial reluctance to take her f |
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Resurrection: A Living Personal Reality by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of personal experience in the Christian faith, using the story of Elisha and the floating axe head to illustrate that true spiritual po |
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Eternally Secure: Who, How, Why, When? by George H. Alquist Jr. | George H. Alquist Jr. preaches that every individual who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior and placed their faith in Him is eternally secure as a child of God. This securit |
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Joyful Security by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the theme of 'Joyful Security' by highlighting the assurance found in God's promise to uphold us with His right hand of righteousness, especially during ti |
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Our Safety and Security by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that our safety and security in Christ is not based on our own strength but on God's unwavering support. He illustrates this with the analogy of a mother h |