Psalm 91:1 (BSB)
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
From Psalms 91. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Psalm 91:1
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Psalm 91:1-16: PSALM 91 In this psalm we are taught that God watches over the safety of his people, and never fails them in the hour of danger. They are exhorted to advance through all perils, secure in the confidence of his protection.
- C.H. Spurgeon (Reformed Baptist), The Treasury of David on Psalm 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High. The blessings here promised are not for all believers, but for those who live in close fellowship with God. Every child of God looks towards the inner sanctuary and the mercyseat, yet all do not dwell in the most holy place; they run to it at times, and enjoy occasional approaches, but they do...
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Psalm 91:1-8: In these verses we have, I. A great truth laid down in general, That all those who live a life of communion with God are constantly safe under his protection, and may therefore preserve a holy serenity and security of mind at all times (Psa 91:1): He that dwells, that sits down, in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Psalm 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High,.... Or the Supreme; a title of God, who is superior to all beings, the Creator and Preserver of them, God over all, higher than the highest of angels or men; see Gen 14:22, "his secret place" is his heart, his bosom, where his only begotten Son lies; and into which he takes his people...