Read Psalms 91 in the King James Bible (opens in a new tab)
Psalm 91 proclaims the blessing and safety of the one who dwells in the “secret place” of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. It teaches that the Lord Himself is our refuge and fortress, stronger than fear by night, danger by day, unseen snares, and overwhelming calamity. The psalm does not deny trouble exists; it declares that God’s protection and presence are greater than what threatens us, even when thousands fall around. It speaks of God’s faithful covering, His truth as shield, and His command to His angels to guard His people in their ways. The conclusion is God’s own promise: because the believer sets love upon Him and knows His name, God will deliver, answer, be with them in trouble, and show salvation.
Psalms 91:1 - 91:16
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;
6 [Nor] for the pestilence [that] walketh in darkness; [nor] for the destruction [that] wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the Lord, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.