Psalm 91

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:14-15

The reward of trust in God. "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." I. WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES THAT GOD VALUES MOST IN CHARACTER ? 1 . The knowledge of his Name ; i.e. of his nature and character, now revealed to us more fully than then, in the Person and work of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:14-16

The beloved of the Lord. The marks and tokens of these are set forth here. I. THEY HAVE SET THEIR LOVE UPON THE LORD . Their hearts have turned to him, away from sin, and now are "set," firmly fixed, upon him. Numbers of people feel a passing affection for Christ; their hearts burn within them for a while; but the fire soon dies down and out. But these have set their love, not their mere thought or approval, upon him. II. THEY HAVE KNOWN HIS NAME . This is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him. This is equivalent to, "Whenever he calls upon me, I will answer him," or "I will grant all his prayers." I will be with him in trouble (comp. Psalms 46:1 ). I will deliver him (see above, Psalms 91:14 ). And honour him; or, "bring him to honour" (compare "I will set him on high," in the preceding verse). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

True prayer. "He shall call," etc. This is the simplest view of prayer. And in our present weakness, sin, need, that which comes most home, suits us most. Prayer may extend far beyond the range of our own need, as in the first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer. It may rise above petition into converse with God, adoration, thanksgiving, consecration. But this is the alphabet of those loftier lessons, "Ask and receive" ( Luke 11:9 , etc.; Psalms 50:15 ). I. PRAYER IS A LAW ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

The response of God to his people. I. WHAT THIS RESPONSE IS . 1 . That God will answer prayer. But on this, note: 2 . He will be with them in trouble. God is always with us; but in our trouble he is more especially with us. This is shown sometimes by his providential help, or by his grace sustaining us . 3 . He will deliver and honour. See this in such histories as that of Joseph. II. WHAT FOLLOWS FROM IT . That to the man of God the following... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15-16

God's presence in time of trouble. "I will be with him in trouble." Illustrate by presence of a friend in the time of sickness and distress. That friend may be unable to help, and yet the best of help comes from that friendly presence. If God is with us in trouble, we are sure he can help and deliver. If he does not, it can only be because he is doing kinder things for us, by letting the trouble stay. The strain of feeling alone in time of trouble may be illustrated by a lonely walk... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:16

With long life (or, length of days ) will I satisfy him. Length of days is always viewed in the Old Testament as a blessing, and a special reward for obedience ( Exodus 20:12 ; Deuteronomy 5:16 ; 2 Kings 20:6 ; 2 Chronicles 1:11 ; Psalms 21:4 ; Proverbs 3:2 , Proverbs 3:16 , etc.). It is only in the New Testament that we learn how much "better" it is "to depart, and be with Christ" ( Philippians 1:23 ). And show him my salvation (comp. Psalms 50:23 ); i.e. "make him... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91

The author of this psalm, and the occasion on which it was composed, are alike unknown. The psalm has no title; and there are no internal marks by which we can ascertain when, or by whom, it was written. It is very general in its application, and may have been composed with no particular reference to any event occurring at the time, as it is evident that it had no special reference to the circumstances of the writer. Though it follows a psalm composed by Moses, yet there is no reason to suppose... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:1

He that dwelleth - Everyone that so dwells. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition. It is true of one; it is true of all. The word rendered “dwelleth” here is a participle from the verb to “sit,” and here means “sitting:” literally, “sitting in the secret place,” etc. The idea is that of calm repose; of resting; of sitting down - as one does in his dwelling.In the secret place - On the meaning of this see the notes at Psalms 27:5. Compare Psalms... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:2

I will say of the Lord - I, the psalmist; I will take this to myself; I will endeavor to secure this blessedness; I will thus abide with God. In view of the blessedness of this condition, and with the hope of securing it to myself; I will adopt this resolution as the purpose of my life. It is what I need; it is what my soul desires.My refuge and my fortress - “I will say of Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress!” I will address him as such; I will regard him as such. On the meaning of these terms,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:14-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:15-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:2

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