Psalms 91:7 nasb — A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.

NASB

"A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you."

— Psalms 91:7, NASB

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Psalms 91 — Context

4

He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

5

You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;

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Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.

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A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.

8

You will only look on with your eyes And see the recompense of the wicked.

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For you have made the LORD, my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place.

10

No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

Psalms 91:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 91:7 say?
Psalms 91:7 in the NASB reads: “A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.”
Where is Psalms 91:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 91:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 91, verse 7.
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 91:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 91:7 in?
Psalms 91:7 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 91:7?
Psalms 91:7 reads (NASB): “A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.” 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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