Psalm 91:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:14

Because he hath set his love upon me - Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend. The Hebrew word expresses the strongest attachment, and is equivalent to our expression - “to fall in love.” It refers here to the fact that God is the object of supreme affection on the part of his people; and it also here implies, that this springs from their hearts; that they have seen such beauty in his character, and have such strong desire for him, that their hearts go out in warm... 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 91:14

hath set His love. Hebrew. hashak. Indicates the deepest affection. Compare Deuteronomy 7:7 ; Deuteronomy 10:15 ; Isaiah 38:17 . Only here in the Psalms. My name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 91:14

DELIVERANCE AND LONGEVITY PROMISED"Because he has 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 honor him.With long life will I satisfy him,And show him my salvation."God Himself is the speaker in these verses; and they convey very rich and precious promises for the faithful servant of God.This passage states that because one loves God and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 91:14

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 91:1-16

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 91:14-16

3. The assurance God provides 91:14-16The writer recorded God’s promise to deliver those who know and love Him. He will eventually answer the cries for help that His people voice (cf. Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13). He will not abandon them in their distresses (cf. Joshua 1:9; Matthew 28:20). The promises of rescue and honor normally find fulfillment in this life, but they always do the other side of the grave. God usually blesses people who follow His will by allowing them to live longer.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:1-16

This Ps. describes the safety of those who trust in God, and may have a special reference to the nation of Israel at a time when other nations were involved in calamity. The dangers that threatened Babylon towards the end of the exile have been suggested as a probable occasion for it. The Psalmist sometimes speaks in the first person (Psalms 91:1-2, Psalms 91:9), and sometimes addresses his promises to the godly man, or to the nation, in the second person (Psalms 91:3-8, Psalms 91:9-13). God... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 91:14

(14) Set his love upon me.—Or, clung to me read more

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