Psalm 91:2

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 91:2

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 91:2

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 91:2

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 91:1-3

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

The subject is the security of the man who thoroughly trusts in God. This subject is worked out by an "antiphonal arrangement" (Cheyne)—the first speaker delivering Psalms 90:1 , Psalms 90:2 ; the second, Psalms 90:3 , Psalms 90:4 ; then the first responding with Psalms 90:5-8 ; and again the second with Psalms 90:9-13 . In conclusion, a third speaker, making himself the mouthpiece of Jehovah, crowns all by declaring the blessings which God himself will bestow upon his faithful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

The man that trusts in God. I. WE HAVE HIS DESCRIPTION . 1 . He dwells in the secret place , etc. 2 . He abides under the shadow of the Almighty . II. HIS CONFESSION OF FAITH ( Psalms 91:2 .) The Lord is his Refuge, Fortress, the Joy of his soul, his God, his constant Confidence. III. HIS COMMENDATION OF GOD TO OTHERS . ( Psalms 91:3-13 .) 1 . As a sure Deliverer from the hidden foe and from the devouring pestilence. 2 . As... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:2

I will say of the Lord. The general sentiment is followed by a personal application. "I, at any rate," says the first speaker, "will place myself under this powerful protection." He is my Refuge and my Fortress (comp. Psalms 18:2 ; Psalms 144:2 ). My God; in him will I trust (comp. Psalms 29:2 ; Psalms 31:6 ; Psalms 55:23 ; Psalms 56:3 ; Psalms 61:4 , etc.). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:2

A sacred resolve. "I will say of the Lord." Consider— I. SUCH RESOLVES GENERALLY . It is good to make them; for: 1 . They are really prayers. Underlying them there is the desire of the heart that God may give the help needed to fulfil such resolve. 2 . They are a blessed stirring up of the grace of God that is in us. The will summons the soul to energy by means of such holy resolves. 3 . They are well pleasing to God, for they are an actual endeavour to do his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:2

My God. These words come as a climax to all that profession of faith which the former part of the verse contains. It is good to say of the Lord, "He is my Refuge"—to have gone to him, and found in him deliverance from all the guilt and condemnation due to our sin, which otherwise would have overwhelmed us. But it is better to have him as "our Fortress," so that, strong in his strength, we may fight successfully the great battle against all the might of the wicked one. But it is best of... read more

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