Psalms 91:10no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. Plagues and diseases regularly swept through cities, killing thousands...
The emotion here: confident declaration amid real disease threats
The original word
negeph (נֶגֶף) — sudden outbreak, plague that strikes without warning
Why it matters
Ancient plagues could wipe out entire city districts in days
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 91:10
The word 'dwelling' includes your whole household — family protection
Common misconceptionThis isn't a medical insurance policy. Godly people get sick and die. It's about God's sovereign protection according to His purposes.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 91:10
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 91:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 91:10 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to unknown. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine protection, household safety, comprehensive care. Notable phrases: no evil shall happen; no plague come near. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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