In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.
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You will put your foot on the lion and the snake; the young lion and the great snake will be crushed under your feet.
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Because he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.
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When his cry comes up to me, I will give him an answer: I will be with him in trouble; I will make him free from danger and give him honour.
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With long life will he be rewarded; and I will let him see my salvation.
Psalms 91:15 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 91:15 say?
Psalms 91:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When his cry comes up to me, I will give him an answer: I will be with him in trouble; I will make him free from danger and give him honour.”
Where is Psalms 91:15 in the Bible?
Psalms 91:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 91, verse 15.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 91:15.
What translation should I read Psalms 91:15 in?
Psalms 91:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 91:15?
Psalms 91:15 reads (BBE): “When his cry comes up to me, I will give him an answer: I will be with him in trouble; I will make him free from danger and give him honour.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.