PsalmScripture (ESV)
Psalm 91 — Prayer of Protection
Psalm 91 is the great prayer of divine protection in the Bible, declaring God’s shelter, deliverance, and angelic guardianship over those who trust in him.
Prayer
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the LORD,
“My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Because he holds fast to me in love,
I will deliver him;
I will protect him,
because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.
Amen.
Scripture References
Context & Background
Known as the "Soldier’s Psalm" or "Psalm of Protection," Psalm 91 has been prayed by soldiers, missionaries, and believers facing danger for thousands of years. It describes God as a shelter, fortress, shield, and refuge — promising protection from both physical and spiritual threats.
How to Pray This Prayer
Pray Psalm 91 as a declaration of faith over yourself and your family. Many believers pray it daily as a prayer of protection before starting the day, or over loved ones who are in danger or facing difficulty.