Psalm 91:9

Translations

Modern

Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—

Traditional

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

Literal

Because You, O YHWH are my refuge; the Most High you have made your dwelling place.

Latin

Quoniam tu es, Domine, spes mea; Altissimum posuisti refugium tuum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—

Notes

Psalms 91:9–13

The poet again invites the godly to seek refuge in the Lord and enjoy the benefits of divine protection.

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

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Related verses

Psalm 71:3
Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.
Psalm 90:1
A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations.
Psalm 91:1–2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 142:4–5
Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.
Psalm 146:5–6
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Desert Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Faith: Exemplified God: Preserver Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Habitation Privileges of Saints: Secure During Public Calamities Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Psalm 91:9

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