Psalms 91:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 91:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.
Psalms 91:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 91

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him, etc.] God is to be invoked by prayer, and to be called upon in every time of trouble, in faith and with fervency, in truth and uprightness, and sincerity of soul; and he himself directs and encourages to it, and promises an answer, which he always sooner or later gives; for he is a God hearing and answering prayer; (see <195015>Psalm 50:15). I will be with him in trouble; the Lord knows his people in adversity; he visits them in their affliction, grants his gracious presence with them, supports them under it, that they are not overwhelmed by it; he bears them up and through it, and makes all things work together for their good: I will deliver…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He shall call upon me - He shall have the privilege of calling on me in prayer; and he will do it. And I will answer him - I will regard his supplications, and will grant his requests. There could be no greater privilege - no more precious promise - than this. I will be with him in trouble - I will stand by him; I will not forsake him. I will deliver him, and honor him - I will not only rescue him from danger, but I will exalt him to honor. I will recognize him as my friend, and will regard and treat him as such. On earth he shall be treated as my friend; in another world he shall be exalted to honor among the redeemed, and become the associate of holy beings forever. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“91:15 The Lord promises to answer the prayers of his people. • The Psalter often speaks of people honoring the Lord (50:15); here, God promises to honor the godly who risk everything for his sake (62:7; 71:21; 84:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He shall: Psa 10:17, Psa 18:3, Psa 18:4, Psa 18:15; Isa 58:9, Isa 65:24; Jer 29:12, Jer 29:13, Jer 33:3; Rom 10:12, Rom 10:13; Heb 5:7 I will be: Psa 23:4, Psa 138:7; Isa 41:10, Isa 43:1, Isa 43:2; Mat 28:20; Joh 16:32; Act 18:9, Act 18:10; Ti2 4:17 deliver: Psa 37:40; Co2 1:9, Co2 1:10 honour: Sa1 2:30; Joh 5:44, Joh 12:26, Joh 12:43; Pe1 1:21, Pe1 3:22, Pe1 5:4; Rev 3:21 Psalms 91:16”
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