Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 91:14
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows 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.
Context of Psalms 91:14
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13Thou 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. 15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
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כִּ֤י בִ֣י חָ֭שַׁק וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ כִּֽי־יָדַ֥ע שְׁמִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 91:14
- Psalms 91:9Because thou hast made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
- 1 Chronicles 29:3Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own possessions, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
- John 14:23Jesus answered and said to him, If a man loveth me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with him.
- John 16:27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came from God.
- Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
- James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
- Psalms 59:1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
- Psalms 89:16In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
- Isaiah 33:16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the strong holds of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
- Philippians 2:9Therefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
- Psalms 9:10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
- John 17:3And this is life eternal, that they may know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
- Galatians 4:9But now, after ye have known God, or rather are known by God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which ye desire again to be in bondage?
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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- 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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