Psalm 91
- He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
- I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
- Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
- He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
- Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
- Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
- A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
- Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
- Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
- There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
- For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
- They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
- Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
- Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
- He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
- With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Psalm 91 is a profound expression of trust and confidence in the protection and provision of God. It begins with a declaration of the security found in dwelling in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty. The psalmist affirms their trust in God as their refuge and fortress, acknowledging His ability to deliver from various dangers and perils.
The psalmist describes the comprehensive protection provided by God, likening it to being covered with feathers under His wings. They declare freedom from fear of both visible and invisible threats, confident in God’s faithfulness to shield and defend.
Throughout the psalm, the psalmist emphasizes the divine protection against various dangers, including pestilence, destruction, and attacks from enemies. They highlight the assurance of God’s presence and intervention, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The psalm concludes with promises of divine deliverance, honor, and long life for those who trust in God and call upon His name. It serves as a source of encouragement and reassurance for believers facing trials and challenges, inspiring them to place their faith and confidence in the unfailing protection of God.