First Nations Version Psalm 91

Having written about the First Nations Version of the Psalms I thought I'd share an example. 

Here is Psalm 91:

All who make their home in the secret place of the One Above Us All will remain under the shadow of the Great Provider.

I will tell Grandfather, "You are the one who watches over me, my strong lodge of protection--my Creator. I have put all hope and trust in you."

He will rescue you from the snares the trappers left behind and from deadly sickness.

He will spread his feathers over you and keep you hidden under his wings. Like a breastplate and bone choker, his faithfulness is a medicine shield that surrounds you and keeps you from harm.

You will not fear the dark terrors stalking the night or the arrow that flies in the light of day.

You will not need to tremble before the disease that walks at night or the deadly sickness that attacks when the sun is high.

A thousand may fall to your left, ten thousand to your right, but no harm will cross your path.

You will only have to look with your eyes to see how the guilty face Creator's justice for what they have done.

For you have called Grandfather "my medicine shield" and have made the One Above Us All your home.

No bad thing will bring harm on you. No storm of trouble will come near your tipi.

For he will tell his spirit-messengers to care for you and keep you safe on the road of lie.

They will carry you safely in their hands to keep you from striking for foot against a rock.

You will walk without fear among mountain lions and poisonous snakes. Even strong young lions and deadly serpents you will trample under your feet.

"Because you have a love fro me that holds on tight," says the Great Spirit, "I will set you free and make you whole. I will lift you high to my place of safety because you know who I truly am.

"When my people call to me by name, I will answer and stand by them in times of trouble. I will deliver them and bring them honor.

"I will give them a good long life an show them that I am the One Who Sets Them Free."

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