Psalms 91:1, The state of the godly; Psalms 91:3, Their safety; Psalms 91:9, Their habitation; Psalms 91:11, Their servants; Psalms 91:14, Their friend; with the effects of them all.
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Psalms 91
Psalms 91 — Overview
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Psalms 91 — OverviewPsalms 91 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSome of the ancients were of opinion that Moses was the penman, not
only of the foregoing psalm, which is expressly said to be his, but
also of the eight that next follow it; but that cannot be, for Ps. xcv.
is…Psalms 91 — OverviewPsalms 91 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleJarchi and others think this psalm was written by Moses , as was the preceding; but the Targum ascribes it to David; as do the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions; and very probably, as is…Psalms 91:1-8Psalms 91:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses we have,
I. A great truth laid down in general, That all those who live a life
of communion with God are constantly safe under his protection, and may
therefore preserve a holy serenity and…Psalms 91:1Psalms 91:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High (comp. Psalms 90:1). He who has his thoughts always on God is said to "dwell in him"—to "make his abode with him"—to "sit down in his secret place." He has the…Psalms 91:1Psalms 91:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryOur place of safety.
The construction of this psalm is peculiar (see exegetical notes). Ewald gives the best suggestion concerning its structure. Partly the poet expresses his own feelings as from himself, and partly…Psalms 91:1-3Psalms 91:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryAbiding under God's shadow.
In order to understand this most precious promise, inquire—
I. WHAT IS THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH? The idea of this "secret place" is frequently met with.
1. Sometimes it tells of…
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