* The words are cited in Lk 4:10– 11 Mt 4:6, as Satan tempts Jesus in the desert.Ī. Ps 91:4 makes clear that the shadow is an image of the safety afforded by the outstretched wings of the cherubim in the holy of holies. The shade of the Almighty: lit., “the shadow of the wings of the Almighty,” cf. * The shelter of the Most High: basically “hiding place” but in the Psalms a designation for the protected Temple precincts, cf. The final verses are an oracle of salvation promising salvation to those who trust in God ( Ps 91:14– 16). The psalmist is confident that God’s presence will protect the people in every dangerous situation ( Ps 91:3– 13). * A prayer of someone who has taken refuge in the Lord, possibly within the Temple ( Ps 91:1– 2). Moses wrote this during the 40 years of wilderness wandering. kġ5He will call upon me and I will answer lġ6With length of days I will satisfy him, The traditional Jewish thought is that Moses wrote Psalm 91. iġ3You can tread upon the asp and the viper,ġ4Because he clings to me I will deliver him īecause he knows my name I will set him on high. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God in him will I trust. 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide. ( The King James Bible Version Online ) Go to Audio Bible. Lest you strike your foot against a stone. The King James Version is in the public domain. eĩBecause you have the L ORD for your refugeĪnd have made the Most High your stronghold,ġ1 *For he commands his angels with regard to you, gġ2With their hands they shall support you, The punishment of the wicked you will see. Who abide in the shade of the Almighty, *ĢSay to the L ORD, “My refuge and fortress,ģHe will rescue you from the fowler’s snare,Īnd under his wings you may take refuge bĥYou shall not fear the terror of the nightĦNor the pestilence that roams in darkness, PSALM 91 * Security Under God’s Protection IġYou who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, *
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