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Psalms 91:2

What does Psalms 91:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 91:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 91:2 means

The psalmist here expresses a personal declaration of faith and trust in Jehovah. He affirms that God is not merely a general concept but a specific and personal "refuge" and "fortress." This is a deliberate choice to place his confidence in the Lord. By calling Him "My God, in whom I trust," the psalmist demonstrates a deeply personal and active reliance on God's character and power. This personal confession underscores that the promises of protection are for those who actively believe and declare God as their security.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Who says of the Lord, He is my safe place and my tower of strength: he is my God, in whom is my hope.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He is saying of Jehovah, `My refuge, and my bulwark, my God, I trust in Him,'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy name, O most High.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I say of Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress; myGod, I will confide in him.

Context

Following the general statement of verse 1, verse 2 makes the truth personal. The psalmist moves from a theological declaration to a personal confession of faith in Jehovah. This shift emphasizes that the benefits of dwelling with God are realized through individual trust. This verse acts as a bridge, solidifying the believer's commitment before detailing the specific ways God delivers in the verses that follow.

v.1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

v.2This passage

v.3For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 18:2

    Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

  • Psalms 71:3

    Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.

  • Psalms 14:6

    Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.

  • Psalms 142:5

    I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

  • Genesis 17:7

    And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.

  • Isaiah 12:2

    Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

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