Psalm 91

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:8

Psalms 91:8. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, &c. Without any terror or danger to thyself, and with a thankful reflection on God’s goodness to thee; and see the reward of the wicked The just recompense of their sins, or the vengeance of God upon them. Observe well, reader, those that preserve their purity in times of general corruption, may trust God with their safety in times of general desolation. When multitudes die around us, though thereby we ought to be awakened to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:9-12

Psalms 91:9-12. Because thou hast made the Most High thy habitation Which is the only ground and reason of that safety here mentioned; there shall no evil befall thee Namely, so as to destroy or really hurt thee. Though affliction befall thee, yet there shall be no real evil in it; for it shall come from the love of God, and shall be sanctified; it shall come, not for thy hurt, but for thy good; and though for the present it be not joyous but grievous, yet, in the end, it shall... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:13

Psalms 91:13. Thou shalt tread upon the lion The lion shall lie prostrate at thy feet, and thou shalt securely put thy feet upon his neck, as the Israelites did upon the necks of the Canaanitish kings, Joshua 10:24. The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample, &c. By which he figuratively understands all pernicious creatures, though never so strong, and fierce, and subtle, and all sorts of enemies. “The fury and venom of our spiritual enemies,” especially, “are often portrayed by... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:14-16

Psalms 91:14-16. Because he hath set his love upon me In the former part of the Psalm the prophet had spoken in his own person; but here God himself is introduced as the speaker, confirming the preceding promises, and giving an account of the reasons of his singular care of all that truly believe and trust in him. Therefore will I deliver him I will abundantly recompense his love with my favour and blessing. I will set him on high In a high and safe place, where no evil can reach him; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

Psalms 9:01God our protectorThis psalm appears to have been used in temple worship in a time of danger. A lone singer opens with a statement of the security and protection enjoyed by those who trust in God and live their lives constantly in God’s presence (1-2).The singer then addresses his remarks directly to such believers. God will protect them from dangers, both seen and unseen, both by day and by night. Neither cruel enemies nor deadly diseases will overcome them. God will guard their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:1

Without a Title, as are all the Psalms in Book IV, except 90, 101, 103. See notes on p. 809. If by Moses, then the "I" of the members (Psalms 91:2 ), and (Psalms 91:9 -), may be Joshua, a type of Messiah. Compare Deuteronomy 1:38 ; Deuteronomy 3:28 ; Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:23 . If Moses were the author (this Psalm following his), then all the Scriptures quoted in Matthew 4:0 were from his writings. Note the references to Deuteronomy 32:1-14 . It is not David's, for we have no more... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:2

I will say. Messiah speaks. See 2, above. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . trust = confide. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:4

feathers. wings. Note the Figure of speech Anthropopatheia ( App-6 ) throughout the Psalm. trust = flee for refuge. Hebrew. hasah. App-69 . Not the same word as in Psalms 91:2 . His truth. See note on "shield" (Psalms 84:9 ). buckler = coat of mail. Occurs only here. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:8

wicked = lawless. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:9

Because Thou, &c. Hebrew reads "For thou, O LORD, [art] my refuge. "The change of person marks the Structure, and is not due to "textual corruption". Which is. Omit these italics. Even, &c. Hebrew reads "The MOST HIGH [thou hast made] thy habitation", supplying the Ellipsis from the preceding line. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:9-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 91:14-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 91:9

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