Tree of Life Version
Psalms 91:1
1He who dwells in the shelter of Elyon, will abide in the shadow of Shaddai.
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 who dwells in the shelter of Elyon, will abide in the shadow of Shaddai. 2I will say of Adonai, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. 3For He will rescue you from the hunter’s trap and from the deadly pestilence.
Read all of Psalms 91Psalms 91:1 word by word
יֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 91:1
- 1 Chronicles 28:1Now David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem—the tribal officers, the commanders of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and the stewards over all the property and livestock of the king and of his sons, along with the high officials, the mighty warriors and all the men of valor.
- Psalms 27:5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His sukkah, conceal me in the shelter of His tent, and set me high upon a rock.
- Psalms 31:20How great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You, which You have given to those who take refuge in You, before the children of men.
- Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place— You will protect me from distress. You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
- Psalms 52:8Then the righteous will see and fear, and laugh at him:
- Psalms 61:3From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- Psalms 90:1A prayer of Moses the man of God. My Lord, You have been our dwelling from generation to generation.
- Isaiah 8:14He will be a Sanctuary, but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, thus says Adonai Elohim, “Though I removed them far away, among the nations, though I scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I was a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.”
- Hosea 14:5“I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely, for My anger will turn away from him.
- 1 John 4:15If anyone acknowledges that Yeshua is Ben-Elohim, God abides in him and he abides in God.
- Psalms 25:13His soul abides in goodness, and his offspring will inherit the land.
- Psalms 17:8Protect me like the pupil of the eye. Hide me in the shadow of Your wings,
- Psalms 36:7Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like the great deep. You preserve man and beast, Adonai.
- Psalms 57:1For the music director, “Do Not Destroy,” a Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
- Judges 9:15And the bramble said to the trees, ‘If you truly are going to anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shadow; 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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