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Psalms 91:1

Protection and safetyGod's presence
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.

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Compare

BSB
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
KJV
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
WEB
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
ASV
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
DARBY
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
BLB
The one sitting in the secret place of the Most High, in the shade of Shaddai he will abide.
ÅB
Den som sitter i den Høyestes skjul, som bor i den Allmektiges skygge,
OTB
Den som bor i Den Høyestes ly,
Skal hvile i Den Allmektiges skygge.
B1930
Den som sitter i den Høiestes skjul, som bor i den Allmektiges skygge,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Short explanation

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. The image is security and protection with God.

Context: A psalm about God's protection. Verses 11 and 12 are quoted when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness.

See also: Psalms 91:2, Matthew 4:6

The explanation was written by an AI and has not yet been reviewed by a person. All explanations

Cross references

  • Psalms 32:7

    You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

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  • Psalms 27:5

    For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

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  • Psalms 36:7

    How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

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  • Psalms 17:8

    Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings

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  • 1 John 4:15–16

    If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

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  • Psalms 31:20

    You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

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  • Isaiah 25:4

    For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

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  • Psalms 61:3–4

    For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

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