This entire chapter of psalm 91 is filled with the goodness and power of god. Psalm 91 1 whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. The psalms communicate various themes and circumstances from laments to thanks andor joy. Lord my god, i called to you for help, and you healed me. This psalm is without a title, and we have no means of ascertaining either the name of its writer, or the date of its composition, with certainty. Many of the psalms have titles which either tell the occasion when the psalm was written or the purpose of the psalm. The psalmist alternates the first and second persons, at one time expressing confidence from the soul of the believer when in danger. Psalm 91 first, please read the chapter in your own bible all the way through before joining me in study of this chapter. Structure the book of psalms is arranged in five books. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the elyown shall abide under the shadow of the shadday. Witness, praise, prayer, and prophecy in the book of.
Psalms chapter 91 original 1611 kjv bible this is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for psalms chapter 91. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. The book of psalms is a record of petitions or laments, thanksgiving, and praise to god by his people. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Note how the psalms correspond particularly well with isaiah, zechariah, and gods covenant with david in chapter 7 of 2 samuel. He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. David was the penman of most of the psalms, but some evidently were composed by other writers, and the writers of some are doubtful. There is nothing in psalm 91 that tells us who wrote it or when. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this.
Psalm 91 kjv he that dwelleth in the secret place of bible gateway. Viewing the original 1611 kjv with archaic english spelling. The first voice assures the faithful of gods protection verses 1. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation vulgate, this psalm is psalm 90 in a slightly different numbering system. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Please use the king james bible since that is the one i use in all of these studies. Through the psalms, we learn about the importance of prayer and the acknowledgment of pain, as well as the power of praise and fulfillment of prophecy.
Great reminders that he faithfully works on behalf of those who love him. God bless you all, i hope you will be blessed by this reading of psalm 91. There are two distinct voices in the psalm, and each speaks to the trusting believer in the lord. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. However, the psalms are popular for private devotion among many protestants and still used in.
He repeated words from it when his enemy satan tried to tempt him. Psalm 91 whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. Psalms 91, new international version niv the bible app. Verses of psalms chapter 91 king james bible verse.
I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress. Psalm 91 is the 91st psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse in the king james version. I will say of yhvh, he is my refuge and my fortress. Prayer for protection bible verses for sleep duration. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. For ease of use, you may click the following links to jump to a different part of the book.
I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my god. For more christian meditations, download the abide app here. Psalm 91 niv whoever dwells in the shelter of the bible gateway. This psalm is a wonderful reminder that we are made safe by gods grace through faith in the lord. For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. You, lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 91, by dr. Psalm 91 audio bible scripture real live reading youtube. Sing the praises of the lord, you his faithful people. The musical heritage of the psalms is demonstrated by its title.
The book of psalms contains some of the most beautiful poetry ever written, but many people find that these verses describe human problems so well that they make excellent prayers. Parts of this book were used as a hymnal in the worship services of ancient israel. Enjoy psalm 91, my refuge and my fortress, from the king james version. Surely he will save you from the fowlers snare and from the deadly pestilence. Psalm 91 a prayer of someone who has taken refuge in the lord, possibly within the temple ps 91. Psalm 91 my refuge and my fortress kjv version youtube. The book of psalms is a collection of prayers, poems, and hymns that focus the worshipers thoughts on god in praise and adoration. I will exalt you, lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. By the 20th century, they were mostly replaced by hymns in church services. Psalm 91 niv bible whoever dwells in the shelter of the most. Everything in black is my commentary and must be examined with a. The book of psalms 3 the book of psalms introduction to the psalms the value of the old testament to the christian is expressed several times in the new testament.
Kimchi others think it is a thanksgiving after the defeat of. The first book printed in north america was a collection of psalm settings, the bay psalm book 1640. Powerful chapters in the bible psalm 91 contextual. Chapter 91 page 569 psalms is a collection of songs, poems, prayers and praises to god. Some of the psalms were not given titles so we can. The jews say, that adam sung this at his creation, chaldean or that it refers to the reign of the messias, which shall last one thousand years after this world is ended.
But all were written by the inspiration of the holy ghost. Tempt means try to make someone do what they should not do. I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my god, in whom i trust. Psalm 91 niv bible whoever dwells in the shelter of. It is difficult to outline the book of psalms as each chapter focuses on different subject matter. The book of psalms, chapter 91 sacred name king james. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. The second voice is that of the lord himself who likewise pledges his watch care verses 1416. Psalms 91, new king james version nkjv the bible app. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Every human emotion is covered in these hymns of aspiration to god. The book of psalms is the place to go when youre hurting. As such it has brought comfort, encouragement, and blessing to gods people throughout the ages.
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