Psalm 91:7

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

Cross-references

In Genesis 7:23, the flood destroys all except Noah—illustrating the promise that the righteous are spared while the wicked perish.

In Exodus 12:12, God strikes the firstborn of Egypt—the judgment from which Israel was protected, echoing the promise of safety.

In Exodus 12:13, the blood of the lamb protects from the destroying plague—directly illustrating that disaster will not come near the righteous.

In Numbers 14:38, Joshua and Caleb survive the plague that killed the other spies—exemplifying the promise that the righteous are protected.

Job 5:19 Parallel

In Job 5:19, Eliphaz promises that no evil will touch the righteous in multiple troubles—echoing the same assurance of safety.

In Numbers 14:37, the faithless spies die by plague—showing the judgment that the righteous in Psalm 91:7 are spared from.

In Joshua 14:10, Caleb testifies that God kept him alive for 45 years—demonstrating the enduring protection promised to the faithful.