Nightly Refuge in the Names of God

Nightly Refuge in the Names of God (Psalm 91:1-2).

 

The New International Version (NIV):

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD,

He is my refuge and fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 

 

 

The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB):

“You who live in the secret place of Elyon,

spend your night in the shelter of Shaddai,

saying to Yahweh,

‘My refuge, my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” 

 

 

As written with literal Hebrew Names of God:

“He who dwells in the shelter of Elyon,

will rest in the shadow of Shaddai.

I will say of Yahweh,

He is my refuge and fortress, my Elohim, in whom I trust.”

 

 

Paraphrased with Meanings of the Hebrew Names of God:

“You who dwell in the safe, secret shelter of the King of Kings Most High,

and who lodge overnight in the shadow of the All-Sufficient Mighty God,

are saying to the Self-Existent, Great I Am LORD,

‘My refuge and my fortress, my Omnipotent Creator God, in whom I trust.'” 

 

 

Night Prayer from the Compline:

“Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”