Psalms 91:14
What does Psalms 91:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 91:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 91:14 means
This verse begins God's direct response, explaining the *reason* for His generous protection and promises. He declares, "Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him." This highlights that a loving devotion to God is the foundation for receiving His deliverance. Furthermore, "I will set him on high, because he hath known my name" emphasizes that elevation and security come through a deep, experiential knowledge of God's character and nature, not just intellectual assent. Love and knowledge of God are key to His favor.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Because he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Because in Me he hath delighted, I also deliver him--I set him on high, Because he hath known My name.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Context
This verse marks a significant shift, as God Himself begins to speak, directly affirming the psalmist's prior declarations. It provides the divine rationale for all the promises in the psalm: the individual's love for God and knowledge of His name. This personal declaration by God then introduces a series of direct promises of deliverance, presence, honor, and salvation that extend through the end of the chapter.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
- John 14:23
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
- Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
- Psalms 89:16
In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.
- John 16:27
for the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from the Father.
- John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ.
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