7, 8. The security is more valuable, as being special, and, therefore, evidently of God; and while ten thousands of the wicked fall, the righteous are in such safety that they only see the calamity. read more
9-12. This exemption from evil is the result of trust in God, who employs angels as ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14). read more
13. Even the fiercest, strongest, and most insidious animals may be trampled on with impunity. read more
14-16. God Himself speaks (compare Psalms 46:10; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 75:3). All the terms to express safety and peace indicate the most undoubting confidence (compare Psalms 18:2; Psalms 20:1; Psalms 22:5). set his love—that of the most ardent kind. read more
16. show him—literally, "make him see" (Psalms 50:23; Luke 2:30). read more
1. The security God provides 91:1-2God Himself is the One who is the believer’s security. The unknown psalmist described Him as the Most High (Sovereign Ruler) and the Almighty (One having all power). Those who rely on Him find that He is a shelter from the storms of life and a shadowy place of security, much like the area under a bird’s wing. He is a refuge where we can run for safety in times of danger and a fortress that will provide defense against attacking foes. read more
Psalms 91This wisdom psalm focuses on security in life, an idea present in Psalms 90. The writer knew that God provides security. It is a psalm for situations involving danger, exposure, or vulnerability."This remarkable psalm speaks with great specificity, and yet with a kind of porousness, so that the language is enormously open to each one’s particular experience. Its tone is somewhat instructional, as though reassuring someone else who is unsure. Yet the assurance is not didactic, but... read more
God saves us from those who insidiously try to trap us and from deadly diseases. He does this as a mother bird does when she covers her young with her wings, namely, tenderly and carefully. He provides as sure a defense as a shield or large rampart can.Consequently, the believer can be at peace and not fear attacks at any time (Psalms 91:5-6). Those who fall by our side (Psalms 91:7) are those who do not trust in the Lord. The believer is invincible until his or her time is up. We will see the... read more
2. The deliverance God provides 91:3-13 read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:5
5. terror—or, what causes it (Proverbs 20:2). by night—then aggravated. arrow—that is, of enemies. read more