King James Bible
"Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence."
The opening emphasizes certainty of God's rescue, using emphatic language to assure the believer of divine intervention. This promise of deliverance forms the foundation for trusting God in dangerous situations. The fowler's trap represents hidden dangers and deliberate schemes against the righteous. In ancient times, bird hunters used concealed nets and traps, making this metaphor particularly vivid for those facing unseen human threats or spiritual deception. This refers to deadly plague or disease that spreads destruction, contrasting with the intentional trap by highlighting uncontrollable natural disasters. The term 'noisome' means harmful or destructive, underscoring the severity of the threat from which God protects.