Psalms 91 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
The New Testament quotation of Psalms 91:11~12 shows that this Psalm is about the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:5-6). The previous Psalm 90, describes the perishableness of the first man in contrast to the eternal God. This is depicted by the dying of the people of Israel in the wilderness. Psalm 91 describes the complete surrender to God of the Lord Jesus, the second Man. He is the true Joshua, Who brings the remnant into the promised land. We see in this Psalm the perfect Man at whom God looks with great joy. Christ is the fully dependent second Man in contrast to the perishable man. In this He is an example for the remnant who will be spared during the Great Tribulation. The Psalm may be divided: The safe hiding-place of the godly (v. 1~2), The inviolable security of the godly (v. 3~10), The angelic ministers of the godly (v. 11~13), The glorious privileges of the godly (v. 14-16).

The psalm begins with a beautiful statement by the Psalmist that sounds like a confession of faith. It is a truth that we see in the life of Christ and that also applies to the believing remnant. This confession of faith also indicates the theme of this Psalm. The remnant is safe and sealed, as it were, in the midst of the dangers of their tribulation. God is represented here as "the Most High" and "the Almighty". A title which conveys the guarantee that He "is able" (Hebrews 7:25) and will fulfill all His promises. With that name He made known Himself to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to whom He made His promises (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; Exodus 6:2). Those who abide "in the shadow of the Almighty" do not doubt for a moment that fulfillment will come.

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My Refuge and My Fortress    

Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalms 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psalms 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Psalms 91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Psalms 91:6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
Psalms 91:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Psalms 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalms 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
Psalms 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Psalms 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psalms 91:12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Psalms 91:14 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.
Psalms 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
  
  
  
  In Psalm 91:1~13, the Psalmist and the remnant are speaking alternately. This is evident from the alternation of the person forms first, second and third person:

  • Psalm 91:1 The psalmist.
  • Psalm 91:2 The Messiah as Example for the remnant.
  • Psalm 91:3~8 The psalmist speaks to the Messiah.
  • Psalm 91:9 The Messiah as Example for the remnant.
  • Psalm 91:9~13 The Psalmist.
  • Psalm 91:14~16 The LORD about the Messiah.

  
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Psalms 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.