Psalms 91:12They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won't dash your foot against a stone.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. A sanctuary psalm, possibly written for temple pilgrims traveling dangerous mountain roads to Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: writing with confidence born from repeated experiences of God's protection during dangerous temple journeys
The original word
nasa (נָשָׂא) — to lift up, carry, bear a burden with intentional care
Why it matters
This exact verse was quoted by Satan during Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 91:12
The 'stone' refers to loose rocks on treacherous mountain paths to the temple
Common misconceptionThis isn't a promise that Christians never get hurt. Satan quoted this very verse to Jesus, showing it can be misused to test God rather than trust Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 91:12
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 91:12 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 91:12 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 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include gentle care, detailed protection, tender love. Notable phrases: bear you up; won't dash your foot. 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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