King James Bible
"Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday."
The psalmist personifies disease as a stalking predator that strikes unseen in the night, representing hidden dangers and illnesses that spread mysteriously. This continues the psalm's catalog of threats from which God protects, emphasizing dangers that operate beyond human perception or control. In contrast to nighttime threats, this refers to visible calamities that strike in broad daylight—perhaps sunstroke, plague, or military attack when defenses are down. The pairing of darkness and noon encompasses all hours, declaring God's protection is comprehensive and constant regardless of when danger approaches.