Psalm 91

Ps 91 serves as a counterpoint to Ps 90. It describes the happy condition of those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High.

v.1-2 The security of those who put their trust in God.

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

v.3-8 The protections given those to whom verses 1-2 apply:
- deliverance from the snare of the fowler (3)
- deliverance from the deadly pestilence (3)
- he will cover you with his pinions (feathers) (4)
- under his wings you will find refuge (4)
- his faithfulness is a shield and buckler (small shield) (4)
- you will not fear :
• the terror of night (5)
• the arrow that flies by day (5)
• the pestilence that stalks in darkness (6)
• nor the destruction that wastes at noonday (6)
- a thousand may fall at your side, but it (destruction) will not come near you (7)
- you will see the recompense (punishment) of the wicked (8)

v.9-10 Continues the theme of v.1-2 (The security of those who put their trust in God).

9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.

v.11-12 More protections of those to whom v.1-2 apply. These verses were applied to Jesus by Satan in Mt 4:6 and Lk 4:10-11.
v.13 Triumph over four beasts (lion, adder, young lion, serpent).
v.14-16 [Climax] (God's voice) Because he holds fast to me in love: 1. I will deliver him. 2. I will protect him. 3. I will answer him. 4. I will be with him in trouble. 5. I will rescue him. 6. I will honor him. 7. With long life I will satisfy him. 8. I will show him my salvation.

Make God your shelter today! Read this Psalm when facing danger or evil.

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