Psalms 91:12

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ጻድቅ ግን እንደ ዘን​ባባ ያፈ​ራል፥ እንደ ሊባ​ኖስ ዝግ​ባም ይበ​ዛል፥

What Does This Mean?

This verse promises that God will protect you and keep you safe from harm, as if holding you in their hands. It's a message of divine protection and care.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're walking on a rough path, and someone is holding your hand to make sure you don't trip and hurt yourself. That's what this verse is talking about – God will protect you like that.

Historical Background

This verse is part of Psalm 91, written by an unknown author, possibly King David. It's meant to reassure the faithful that God will protect them from harm. The cultural setting is one where divine protection was a crucial aspect of belief.

Living It Out Today

If you're facing a tough situation at work where you might make a mistake, this verse reminds you that God is there to guide and protect you, ensuring you don't 'stumble.'

Topics

• Protection
• Faith
• Trust
• Safety
• Divine Guidance
• Comfort

Related Verses

• Matthew 4:6
• Psalms 121:3-8
• Proverbs 3:23-26
• Joshua 10:14
• Isaiah 41:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the 'they' in Psalms 91:12?

'They' refers to the angels or divine presence that God sends to protect and guide the faithful.

What does 'lest thou dash thy foot against a stone' mean?

It means that God will protect you from stumbling and getting hurt, symbolizing protection from harm or misfortune.

How can this verse help in difficult times?

This verse offers comfort and assurance that God will protect and guide you, preventing you from making critical mistakes during tough times.

Can this verse be applied in a non-religious context?

Yes, the idea of careful guidance and protection can be applied to situations where someone is being guided and protected by another person or through careful planning.