Psalms 91:1

Psalms 91:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Context of Psalms 91:1

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I say of Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress; my God, I will confide in him. 3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the destructive pestilence.

Psalms 91:1 word by word

יֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃Read the interlinear

• shadowצֵלtsêl · shadowH6738
• Almightyשַׁדַּיshadday · AlmightyH7706

Cross-references for Psalms 91:1

• 1 Chronicles 28:1And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the princes of the divisions that ministered to the king, and the captains over thousands, and the captains over hundreds, and the comptrollers of all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the chamberlains, and the mighty men, and all the men of valour, unto Jerusalem.
• Psalms 27:5For in the day of evil he will hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tent will he keep me concealed: he will set me high upon a rock.
• Psalms 31:20Thou keepest them concealed in the secret of thy presence from the conspiracies of man; thou hidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
• Psalms 32:7Thou art a hiding-place for me; thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
• Psalms 52:8But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I will confide in the loving-kindness of God for ever and ever.
• Psalms 61:3For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.
• Psalms 90:1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations.
• Isaiah 8:14And he will be for a sanctuary; and for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
• Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Although I have removed them far off among the nations, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries whither they are come.
• Hosea 14:5I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall blossom as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.
• 1 John 4:15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
• Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his seed shall inherit the earth.
• Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
• Psalms 36:7How precious is thy loving-kindness, O God! So the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
• Psalms 57:1Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.
• Judges 9:15And the thorn-bush said to the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, come, put confidence in my shadow; but if not, fire shall come out of the thorn-bush and devour the cedars of Lebanon.

Commentaries on Psalms 91:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1He that dwelleth in the secret place - The Targum intimates that this is a dialogue between David, Solomon, and Jehovah. Suppose we admit this, - then David asserts: "He who dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty," Psalm 91:1. Solomon answers: "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in him will I trust," Psalm 91:2. David replies, and tells him what blessings he shall receive…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1He that dwelleth - Everyone that so dwells. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition. It is true of one; it is true of all. The word rendered “dwelleth” here is a participle from the verb to “sit,” and here means “sitting:” literally, “sitting in the secret place,” etc. The idea is that of calm repose; of resting; of sitting down - as one does in his dwelling. In the secret place - On the meaning of this see…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The safety of those who have God for their refuge. (1-8) Their favour with Him. (9-16) Verses 1-8 He that by faith chooses God for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making the Lord their refuge, cannot but desire that others may do so. The spiritual life is protected by Divine grace from the temptations of Satan, which are as the snares of the fowler, and from the contagion of sin…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The Most High is an ancient title that expresses the Lord’s exalted status as the ruler and protector of the godly (see Genesis 14:19).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-161. dwelleth in the secret place--(Psa 27:5; 31:20) denotes nearness to God. Such as do so abide or lodge secure from assaults, and can well use the terms of trust in Psa 91:2.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 91:1

• Blessing
• Faith
• Righteous

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Commentaries on Psalms 91

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings