Psalms 91:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Lion... adder... young lion. — These are used no doubt, emblematically for the various obstacles, difficulties, and danger which threatens life. (For “adder,” see Note, Psalms 58:4; “dragon,” Psalms 74:13.)

Psalms 91:13

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:b the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.