Psalm 91:2-4 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:4

He shall cover thee with his feathers ,.... As birds do their young, who cannot cover themselves: this they do from a tender regard to them, whereby they both keep them warm, and protect them from those that would hurt them: this represents the helpless state of the children of God, who are, like to young birds, weak and unable to defend themselves: the tender regard of God unto them, as the eagle and other birds have to their young; see Deuteronomy 32:11 and the warmth and comforts souls... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:4

He shall cover thee with his feathers - He shall act towards thee as the hen does to her brood, - take thee under his wings when birds of prey appear, and also shelter thee from chilling blasts. This is a frequent metaphor in the sacred writings; see Psalm 17:8 ; (note), Psalm 57:1 ; (note), Psalm 61:4 ; (note), and the notes on them. The Septuagint has Εν τοις μεταφρενοις αυτου επισκιασει σοι· He will overshadow thee between his shoulders; alluding to the custom of parents carrying... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:4

Verse 4 4He shall protect thee with his wings. This figure, which is employed in other parts of Scripture, is one which beautifully expresses the singularly tender care with which God watches over our safety. When we consider the majesty of God, there is nothing which would suggest a likeness such as is here drawn between him and the hen or other birds, who spread their wings over their young ones to cherish and protect them. But, in accommodation to our infirmity, he does not scruple to... 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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 91:4

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:4

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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 91:4

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