Psalm 91
Psalm 91 is the great psalm of protection — dwelling in the shelter of the Most High, abiding under his wings, unafraid of terror by night or pestilence. Prayed for millennia in times of danger and plague.
The Book of Psalms · Old Testament · chapter 91 of 150.
Where this chapter sits
Carrying no heading in the Hebrew text, this psalm of trust is credited to David only in the Greek Septuagint, where it is numbered Psalm 90, used in Orthodox daily prayer. It stacks several names for God in its opening lines, Most High, Almighty, LORD, God, piling up reasons for confidence, and closes with an unusual turn into God's voice, promising to answer and to honor. Its assurances are poetic, not a warranty against harm.
Key verses (KJV)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1 (KJV)
What to notice as you read
Direct divine speech closes the poem: the final two verses drop description for God speaking in the first person, 'because he hath set his love upon me.' The imagery of wings and shadow pictures nearness and shelter, not a claim that danger will never arrive.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Psalm 91 come in Psalms?
It is chapter 91 of 150 in Psalms, a book of Wisdom in the Old Testament. The other widely-read chapters of Psalms are linked further down this page.
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