Psalms 91:9
What does Psalms 91:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 91:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 91:9 means
This verse functions as a renewed declaration of faith and trust, affirming the central theme. The psalmist addresses Jehovah directly, reiterating, "For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge!" This restatement reinforces the foundation of the promises that follow. The subsequent phrase, "Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation," refers back to the opening verse, emphasizing that the individual has indeed taken up residence in the divine presence. This deepens the commitment and reaffirms the relational basis for God's ongoing protection.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge! Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge! Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Because you have said, I am in the hands of the Lord, the Most High is my safe resting-place;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862(For Thou, O Jehovah, <FI>art<Fi> my refuge,) The Most High thou madest thy habitation.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But thou, O Lord, art most high for evermore.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Because thou hast made Jehovah, my refuge, the Most High, thy dwelling-place,
Context
After describing the widespread destruction and the believer's immunity in verses 7 and 8, this verse circles back to reaffirm the foundational trust in God. It serves as a strong reiteration of the initial premise, grounding the subsequent promises in the believer's active choice to make God their refuge. This re-declaration strengthens the case for the comprehensive divine protection detailed in verse 10 and beyond.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 142:4
Look onmy right hand, and see; For there is no man that knoweth me: Refuge hath failed me; No man careth for my soul.
- 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 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
- Psalms 91:1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
- Psalms 90:1
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place In all generations.
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