Psalms 91:5 kjv — Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

King James Version

"Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;"

— Psalms 91:5, King James Version

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Psalms 91 — Context

2

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

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Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

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Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Psalms 91:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 91:5 say?
Psalms 91:5 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;”
Where is Psalms 91:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 91:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 91, verse 5.
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 91:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 91:5 in?
Psalms 91:5 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 91:5?
Psalms 91:5 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” 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.
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