Psalms 91
1Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.” 3Surely he will save youfrom the fowler’s snareand from the deadly pestilence. 4He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5You will not fear the terror of night,nor the arrow that flies by day, 6nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,nor the plague that destroys at midday. 7A thousand may fall at your side,ten thousand at your right hand,but it will not come near you. 8You will only observe with your eyesand see the punishment of the wicked. 9If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10no harm will overtake you,no disaster will come near your tent. 11For he will command his angels concerning youto guard you in all your ways; 12they will lift you up in their hands,so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13You will tread on the lion and the cobra;you will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15He will call on me, and I will answer him;I will be with him in trouble,I will deliver him and honor him. 16With long life I will satisfy himand show him my salvation.”
Study Context for Psalms 91
As you study Psalms 91, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 91 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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