New King James Version
Psalms 91:1
1He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
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 Living Translation (NLT)Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Context of Psalms 91:1
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence.
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יֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 91:1
- 1 Chronicles 28:1Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men, and all the mighty men of valor.
- Psalms 27:5For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
- Psalms 31:20You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion From the strife of tongues.
- Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
- Psalms 52:8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.
- Psalms 61:3For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
- Psalms 90:1Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
- Isaiah 8:14He will be as a sanctuary, But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense To both the houses of Israel, As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Although I have cast them far off among the Gentiles, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet I shall be a little sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.” ’
- Hosea 14:5I will be like the dew to Israel; He shall grow like the lily, And lengthen his roots like Lebanon.
- 1 John 4:15Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
- Psalms 25:13He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
- Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
- Psalms 36:7How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
- Psalms 57:1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by.
- Judges 9:15And the bramble said to the trees, ‘If in truth you anoint me as king over you, Then come and take shelter in my shade; But if not, let fire come out of the bramble 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
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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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