Psalms 91:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 91:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Psalms 91:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 91

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I will say of the Lord, etc.] Or to the Lord f1319: these are the words of the psalmist, expressing his faith in the Lord in the following words, taking encouragement from the safety of the godly man above described: the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions, read, he shall say to the Lord; that is, the man that dwells in the secret place, and under the shadow of the Lord: the Targum is, “David said, I will say to the Lord,” as follows: he is my refuge: a refuge in every time of trouble, outward or toward; a refuge when all others fail; and is himself a never failing one, a strong refuge, which none can break through and into, and in which all that have fled thither and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will say of the Lord - I, the psalmist; I will take this to myself; I will endeavor to secure this blessedness; I will thus abide with God. In view of the blessedness of this condition, and with the hope of securing it to myself; I will adopt this resolution as the purpose of my life. It is what I need; it is what my soul desires. My refuge and my fortress - “I will say of Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress!” I will address him as such; I will regard him as such. On the meaning of these terms, see the notes at Psalms 18:2. My God - I will address him as my God; as the God whom alone I worship; as the only being to whom the name “God” can properly be applied; as being to me all that is…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Psa 91:9, Psa 18:2, Psa 46:1, Psa 71:3, Psa 142:5; Deu 32:30, Deu 32:31, Deu 33:27-29; Pro 18:10 my God: Psa 43:4, Psa 48:14, Psa 67:6, Psa 67:7; Gen 17:7; Deu 26:17-19; Jer 31:1; Luk 20:38; Heb 11:16 in him: Psa 62:5-8; Isa 12:2, Isa 26:3, Isa 26:4 Psalms 91:3”
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