Psalm 91:1

Translations

Modern

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Traditional

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Literal

The one sitting in the secret place of the Most High, in the shade of Shaddai he will abide.

Latin

Laus cantici David. Qui habitat in adjutorio Altissimi, in protectione Dei cæli commorabitur.

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Hebrew

English

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Notes

Psalms 91:1

The 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).

Psalms 91:1–2

The Lord is an ancient shelter (see Psalm 90:1), open to those who seek refuge in him.

Psalms 91:1–16

This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him.

Theme notes and profiles

David God Protects His Servant Purim Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

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LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

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David Desert Music Pestilence Psalms, Book of

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Blessing: Temporal, from God Dealing with Death Faith: Exemplified God: Preserver Home Praise for God's Goodness to Righteous Men Psalms: Didactic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Goodness to Good Men Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Select Readings: The State of the Godly Shelter

Psalm 91:1

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