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Psalms 91:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 91:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 91:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 91

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge! Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.
11For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They shall bear thee up in their hands, etc.] Which denotes the strength and power of angels to carry the saints in their hands; their tender care of them, such as a parent or nurse have of children; the helpless condition of the people of God, who are like infants, and need to be dealt with after this manner; the condescension of angels to take such an office on them, in submission to the will of God; the constant view they have of the saints, being always in their hands, and so in sight: thus they bear them, up in life, and at death carry their souls to Abraham’s bosom: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone; lest they fall into sin, or into any calamity and distress; lest the least hurt…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shall bear thee up ... - As if they took hold of thee, and held thee up, when about to fall. Lest thou dash thy foot ... - Lest you should stumble and fall. They will protect you so that you may walk safely. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Bear thee - Sustain or uphold thee in thy goings, as we do a child. Psalms 91:13”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“They: Isa 46:3, Isa 63:9 lest: Psa 37:24; Job 5:23; Pro 3:23 Psalms 91:13”
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