Psalms 91:4

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, etc.] As birds do their young, who cannot cover themselves: this they do from a tender regard to them, whereby they both keep them warm, and protect them from those that would hurt them: this represents the helpless state of the children of God, who are, like to young birds, weak and unable to defend themselves: the tender regard of God unto them, as the eagle and other birds have to their young; (see <053211>Deuteronomy 32:11 <233105>Isaiah 31:5 <402337>Matthew 23:37) and the warmth and comforts souls have, as well as protection, under his powerful and gracious presence; he comforts them under their tribulations, as well as defends them from their…”

“He shall cover thee with his feathers ... - As the parent bird protects its young. See the notes at Psalms 17:8. Compare Deuteronomy 32:11. “His truth.” His unfailing promise; the certainty that what he has promised to do he will perform. Shall be thy shield and buckler - literally, “Shield and buckler is his truth.” The meaning is, that his pledge or promise would be unto them as the shield of the soldier is to him in battle. Compare Psalms 35:2. The word rendered “buckler” is derived from the verb “to surround,” and is given to the defensive armor here referred to, because it “surrounds,” and thus “protects” a person. It may apply to a coat of mail. return to 'Top of Page'”

“91:4 The armor might refer to a body shield, while protection refers to a small shield worn on the arm.”

“cover: Psa 17:8, Psa 57:1, Psa 61:4; Deu 32:11; Rut 2:12; Mat 23:37 his truth: Psa 89:23, Psa 89:24, Psa 138:2; Gen 15:1; Isa 43:1, Isa 43:2; Mar 13:31; Tit 1:2; Heb 6:17, Heb 6:18 Psalms 91:5”