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Psalm 91:10 is a continuation of the promise-filled assurances given to the believer who trusts in and abides in the presence of God. It reads in the King James Version (KJV): “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”  This verse builds directly on the declaration of trust found in Psalm […]

Psalm 91:9 acts as a reaffirming hinge within the structure of the psalm, linking the promises of divine protection in preceding verses to the conditions of covenantal trust. It echoes the language of verse 1, reinforcing the foundational idea that abiding in God’s presence is the source of safety and deliverance. The King James Version (KJV) renders […]

Psalm 91:8 offers a dramatic shift in perspective from personal protection to the observational role of the righteous in witnessing divine judgment. It builds upon the previous verse, which describes widespread destruction that spares the believer. Now, the faithful one is not just protected from disaster but allowed to see the outcome of divine justice on the wicked. The King […]

Psalm 91:7 continues the psalmist’s vivid depiction of divine protection in the face of overwhelming threats. It offers one of the most dramatic expressions of God’s safeguarding power, portraying a scene of mass destruction that does not touch the faithful. The verse reads in the King James Version (KJV): “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and […]

Psalm 91 is widely known as the Psalm of Protection, offering believers comfort and assurance of divine security. Psalm 91:6 continues the theme of deliverance from dangers, specifically focusing on threats that strike during the day and night, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of God’s protection. Psalm 91:6 – Translation and Comparison Psalm 91:6 is rendered in various translations as follows: Observations […]

Psalm 91:5 marks a transition in the psalm’s tone, moving from promises of God’s protection to the psychological and emotional effects of trusting in God: freedom from fear. This verse affirms that the one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will experience deep inner peace, unaffected by external threats whether they arise by night […]