PSALM 91 THE ARGUMENT. The penman of this Psalm is uncertain. The occasion of it seems to have been that great pestilence recorded 2Sa 24 The psalmist representeth the state of the godly, Psalms 91:1,2. Their safety, and place of habitation, Psalms 91:3-10. Comfortable promises of God's preserving them, Psalms 91:11, of his support and salvation, Psalms 91:12-16. The secret place; or, hiding-place. He that makes God his habitation and refuge, as he is called below, Psalms 91:9, resorting to him, and relying upon him in his dangers and difficulties, shall not be disappointed of his hope, but shall find a quiet and safe repose under the Divine protection. A shadow in Scripture phrase commonly signifies protection. See Genesis 19:8 Judges 9:15 Psalms 17:8, &c.
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Psalms 91:1
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abidea under the shadow of the Almighty.