Explore the Bible Online

Psalms 91:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalms 91:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 91:1

Theological / Devotional

Dwelleth. The idea is that of quiet repose as in a dwelling.

Secret place. When we are “admitted into closest intimacy and communion with God”, we may be said to dwell “in the secret place of the most High.”

Most High. Heb. ’Elyon. See Vol. I, pp. 170–173, on this name for God, and on the three other names employed in vs. 1, 2: “Almighty” (Shaddai), “Lord” (Yahweh), “God” (’Elohim).

Under the shadow. See on Ps. 17:8.

Verses 1, 4 will bring special comfort to those who heed God’s warning in “the day of the Lord”.

By SdaBc