Psalm 91:1-2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 91:1-8

In these verses we have, I. A great truth laid down in general, That all those who live a life of communion with God are constantly safe under his protection, and may therefore preserve a holy serenity and security of mind at all times (Ps. 91:1): He that dwells, that sits down, in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty; he that by faith chooses God for his guardian shall find all that in him which he needs or can desire. Note, 1. It is the character of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:1

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High ,.... Or the Supreme; a title of God, who is superior to all beings, the Creator and Preserver of them, God over all, higher than the highest of angels or men; see Genesis 14:22 , "his secret place" is his heart, his bosom, where his only begotten Son lies; and into which he takes his people, where they are set as a seal, and who enjoy intimate communion with him; which is no other than his gracious presence, called "the secret of his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:2

I will say of the Lord ,.... Or to the Lord F16 ליהוה Domino, Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Musculus; "ad Jehovam", de Dieu. : these are the words of the psalmist, expressing his faith in the Lord in the following words, taking encouragement from the safety of the godly man above described: the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions, read, he shall say to the Lord; that is, the man that dwells in the secret place, and under the shadow of the Lord: the Targum... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:1

He that dwelleth in the secret place - The Targum intimates that this is a dialogue between David, Solomon, and Jehovah. Suppose we admit this, - then David asserts: "He who dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty," Psalm 91:1 . Solomon answers: "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in him will I trust," Psalm 91:2 . David replies, and tells him what blessings he shall receive from God if he abide... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:2

I will say of the Lord - This is my experience: "He is my fortress, and in him will I continually trust." read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:1

Verse 1 1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the High One. Some Hebrew interpreters read the three first verses as one continuous sentence, down to the words, he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler The whole would then run thus — “He who dwells in the covert of the Most High, and abides under his shadow, to him will I say of Jehovah, that he is his hope and defense, and the God in whom he may safely rest, for he shall deliver him from the snare,” etc. This is evidently a forced... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:2

Verse 2 In the second verse he repeats the truth which he had already inculcated, showing at the same time that he speaks from his personal feeling and experience as a believer. This is very necessary in one who would be a teacher; for we cannot communicate true knowledge unless we deliver it not merely with the lips, but as something which God has revealed to our own hearts. (576) The Psalmist accordingly gives evidence, that what he had taught in the preceding verse accorded with his own... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High (comp. Psalms 90:1 ). He who has his thoughts always on God is said to "dwell in him"—to "make his abode with him"—to "sit down in his secret place." He has the Almighty, as it were, for his constant companion. Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. This is not "tautology." What is meant is that "loving faith on man's part shall be met by faithful love on God's part" (Kay). God will extend his "shadow" over the man who places... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1

Our place of safety. The construction of this psalm is peculiar (see exegetical notes). Ewald gives the best suggestion concerning its structure. Partly the poet expresses his own feelings as from himself, and partly as if they were uttered by another. He seems to listen to the thoughts of his own spirit till they become clear and distinct, like some prophetic words, or some Divine oracle speaking to him from without, and giving him thus the assurance and the consolation afresh which had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-3

Abiding under God's shadow. In order to understand this most precious promise, inquire— I. WHAT IS THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH ? The idea of this "secret place" is frequently met with. 1 . Sometimes it tells of some secret hiding place, such as David often resorted to when a fugitive;. and the sure protection of God is likened to such safe shelter. 2 . At other times, the central tent of the commander of an army seems to be meant, as in Psalms 27:5 ... read more

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