English Standard Version
Psalms 91:14
14"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.
Psalms 91:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
Context of Psalms 91:14
12On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. 13You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. 15When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 16With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."
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כִּ֤י בִ֣י חָ֭שַׁק וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ כִּֽי־יָדַ֥ע שְׁמִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 91:14
- Psalms 91:9Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge—
- 1 Chronicles 29:3Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:
- John 14:23Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
- John 16:27for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
- Romans 8:28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
- Psalms 59:1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me;
- Psalms 89:16who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted.
- Isaiah 33:16he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.
- Philippians 2:9Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,
- Psalms 9:10And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
- John 17:3And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
- Galatians 4:9But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?
Commentaries on Psalms 91:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Because he hath set his love upon me - Here the Most High is introduced as confirming the word of his servant. He has fixed his love - his heart and soul, on me. Therefore will I deliver him - I will save him in all troubles, temptations, and evils of every kind. I will set him on high - I will place him out of the reach of all his enemies. I will honor and ennoble him, because he hath known my name - because he has loved, honored, and served me, and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Because he hath set his love upon me - Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend. The Hebrew word expresses the strongest attachment, and is equivalent to our expression - “to fall in love.” It refers here to the fact that God is the object of supreme affection on the part of his people; and it also here implies, that this springs from their hearts; that they have seen such beauty in his character, and have such strong desire for…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 Whatever happens, nothing shall hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befal, it shall come, not for his hurt, but for good, though for the present it be not joyous but grievous. Those who rightly know God, will set their love upon him. They by prayer constantly call upon him. His promise is, that he will in due time deliver the believer out of trouble, and in the mean time be with him in trouble. The Lord will manage all his worldly…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14Those who love the Lord will follow his commands (Deuteronomy 30:20; 1 John 5:3) and look for his protection (Psalms 91:1; 145:18).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1614-16. God Himself speaks (compare Psa 46:10; 75:2, 3). All the terms to express safety and peace indicate the most undoubting confidence (compare Psa 18:2; 20:1; 22:5). set his love--that of the most ardent kind.Read the comment
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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
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