Psalms Chapter 91

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High, etc.] 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 <011422>Genesis 14:22), “his secret place” is his heart, his bosom, where his only begotten Son lies; and into which he takes his people, where they are set as a seal, and who enjoy intimate communion with him; which is no other than his gracious presence, called “the secret of his presence”, (<193120>Psalm 31:20), which none but saints are admitted to, when his everlasting love, which was a…”

“A Psalm-song--(see on Psa 30:1, title). The theme: God should be praised for His righteous judgments on the wicked and His care and defense of His people. Such a topic, at all times proper, is specially so for the reflections of the Sabbath day. (Psa 92:1-15) sing . . . name--celebrate Thy perfections.”

“He that dwelleth - Everyone that so dwells. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition. It is true of one; it is true of all. The word rendered “dwelleth” here is a participle from the verb to “sit,” and here means “sitting:” literally, “sitting in the secret place,” etc. The idea is that of calm repose; of resting; of sitting down - as one does in his dwelling. In the secret place - On the meaning of this see the notes at Psalms 27:5. Compare Psalms 31:20; Psalms 32:7. Abiding where God abides. The idea is that of having one’s home or residence in the most holy place…”

“He - He that makes God his habitation and refuge. Psalms 91:3”

“Ps 91 This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him. 91:1-2 The Lord is an ancient shelter (see 90:1), open to those who seek refuge in him. 91:1 The Most High is an ancient title that expresses the Lord’s exalted status as the ruler and protector of the godly (see Gen 14:19).”

“(Title), This Psalm is supposed by some to have been composed by Moses on the same occasion as the preceding; but others think it was written by David, after his advice to his son Solomon. 1Chr. 28:1-21 dwelleth: Psa 27:5, Psa 31:20, Psa 32:7, Psa 52:8, Psa 61:3, Psa 61:4, Psa 90:1; Isa 8:14; Eze 11:16; Hos 14:5, Hos 14:6; Jo1 4:15, Jo1 4:16 abide: Heb. lodge, Psa 25:13 \*marg. under: Psa 17:8, Psa 36:7, Psa 57:1; Jdg 9:15; Sol 2:3; Isa 4:5, Isa 4:6; Lam 4:20 Psalms 91:2”

“As the concealing One, God is called עליון, the inaccessibly high One; and as the shadowing One שׁדּי, the invincibly almighty One. Faith, however, calls Him by His covenant name (Heilsname) יהוה and, with the suffix of appropriation, אלהי (my God). In connection with Psa 91:1 we are reminded of the expressions of the Book of Job, Job 39:28, concerning the eagle's building its nest in its eyrie. According to the accentuation, Psa 91:2 ought to be rendered with Geier, "Dicit: in Domino meo (or Domini) latibulum, etc." But the combination אמר לה is more natural, since the language of address follows in both halves…”