Psalm 91:2-3

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:3

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler ,.... These are the words of the psalmist, either speaking to himself, for the encouragement of his own faith and trust in the Lord; or to the man that dwells in the secret place, and under the shadow of the most High; which latter seems most agreeable; though Cocceius thinks they are the words of God in one of his Persons, speaking of another divine Person that should deliver such that trust in him: the Targum makes them to be the... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:3

Surely he shall deliver thee - If thou wilt act thus, then the God in whom thou trustest will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, from all the devices of Satan, and from all dangerous maladies. As the original word, דבר dabar , signifies a word spoken, and deber, the same letters, signifies pestilence; so some translate one way, and some another: he shall deliver thee from the evil and slanderous word; he shall deliver thee from the noisome pestilence - all blasting and injurious... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:3

Verse 3 In verse third the Psalmist expresses his assurance that the trust of which he had spoken would not be vain and delusory, but that God would prove at all times the deliverer of his people. He is evidently to be considered as addressing himself, and in this way encouraging his own heart to hope in the Lord. Some think that by the snare of the fowler, spoken of here in connection with the pestilence, is to be understood hidden mischief as distinguished from open aggression, and that the... 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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:3

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:3

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 91:1-16

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