“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; Nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; But it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold And see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, Even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath 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 honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, And shew him my salvation…”
{Psalm 91:1-16 KJV}
This passage of scripture is a very Beautiful and Comforting passage that speaks of ~GOD’s~ Protection, Care, and Deliverance for those of us who Trust in Him…
It’s often referred to as a Psalm of Refuge and Security, emphasizing the Safety and Peace that come from Dwelling in ~GOD’s~ presence…
Verse Breakdown:
🛡️ “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”—This opening verse sets the tone. The “secret place” refers to a Close, Intimate Relationship with ~GOD~, a place of Trust and Love…
The “most High” emphasizes ~GOD’s~ Supreme–Authority…
To “abide under the shadow of the Almighty” suggests being Sheltered and Protected by ~GOD’s~ Power, like a baby bird under its mother’s wings…
🛡️ “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust”—In this verse the Psalmist declares Personal Faith in ~GOD~, calling Him a “refuge” [a place of Safety] and a “fortress” [a Stronghold against enemies]…
This is an Affirmation of Trust and Reliance upon ~GOD’s~ Strength…
🛡️ “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence”—In this verse ~GOD~ Promises Deliverance from traps [“snare of the fowler”, like a birdcatcher’s trap, symbolizing hidden dangers] and from deadly plagues [“noisome pestilence”]…
It highlights Protection from both subtle threats as well as widespread calamities…
🛡️ “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler”—Here in this verse, ~GOD’s~ Care is likened to a bird Protecting its young with its wings, providing a Tender, Nurturing image…
His “truth” [Faithfulness and Promises] serves as a “shield and buckler” [Defensive Armor], Guarding us from spiritual, emotional, and physical harm…
🛡️ “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; Nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday”—These verses list specific fears like night–time terrors, daytime attacks, hidden plagues, and sudden destruction…
They also tell us of the Promises that ~GOD~ has made to [ALL] of us who have placed our Faith and Trust in Him to [NOT] fear these threats, for He will provide constant protection over our lives in this wicked–sinful–world…
🛡️ “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; But it shall not come nigh thee”—The vivid imagery of this verse shows us just how Mighty ~GOD’s~ Power to Preserve the Faithful Truly is even when we are surrounded by mass destruction and/or death…
When danger is nearby it won’t touch those of us that are Faithful because we are under ~GOD’s~ Care…
🛡️ “Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold And see the reward of the wicked”—This verse states that those of us who are Righteous in The ~LORD~ will witness the downfall of the wicked evildoers as they receive their Divine Justice at The Hands of The Almighty ~GOD~ while we remain Protected and Unharmed…
🛡️ “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, Even the most High, thy habitation”—In this verse we are told that the condition for His Protection is predicated upon us making ~GOD~ our “habitation” [a Constant Dwelling Place]…
It’s All about living in Faith and Dependence upon Him…
🛡️ “There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling”—Here in this verse we have a Promise of Protection from evil and disease, even extending to our homes and families…
It’s a Comprehensive–Assurance of ~GOD~ Safeguarding His people from harm…
🛡️ “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone”—In these verses we see that ~GOD~ assigns Angels to Protect His people, ensuring that we don’t stumble or fall…
This is famously misquoted and misapplied by the devil during ~JESUS’~ temptation in the wilderness as historically recorded in The Holy Bible…
It’s Always about Genuine–Divine–Care, and Never about testing ~GOD’s~ will…
🛡️ “Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet”—Here in this verse we learn that the Faithful are given Victory over powerful and dangerous enemies such as lions, snakes, and dragons, of which symbolize both physical and spiritual threats…
It’s a picture of Triumph through ~GOD’s~ Supernatural Strength…
🛡️ “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name”—In this verse we hear directly from ~GOD~ as He speaks for Himself, Promising Deliverance and Honor to those of us who Love Him and know His name [His Character and Authority]…
This is a Personal Covenant of Protection between us and our Lord and Savior…
🛡️ “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him”—As we can clearly see here in this verse ~GOD~ Assures us that He is Always Listening and Hears Our Prayers…
He’s Always with us in times of trouble, and He [NOT] only Delivers us, but also Honors the Faithful…
It’s a Relationship of Mutual–Trust and Respect…
🛡️ “With long life will I satisfy him, And shew him my salvation”—The Psalm ends with this verse that Promises us of a Full and Satisfying Life both here in this world and in ~GOD’s~ Glorious–Eternal–Kingdom through His Eternal Redemption and Salvation Provided by The Sacrifice of His Son ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth…
Summary:
Psalm 91 is a Very Powerful expression of Confidence in ~GOD’s~ Protection for those of us who Trust and Dwell in Him…
It doesn’t mean that we as believers won’t face any trials, and/or tribulations, but it Assures us that ~GOD~ is our Ultimate Security against [ALL] forms of evil whether it be physical, spiritual, or emotional…
The imagery of Wings, Shields, Angels, and Fortresses paints a vivid picture of ~GOD~ as a Loving and Mighty Protector…
This Psalm has historically been a source of Comfort for many people in times of danger, war, and/or sickness, often called the [Soldier’s Psalm or A Prayer For Safety]…
It invites readers to place their Faith and Trust in ~GOD~ as their Refuge and to Rest in His Promises…
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