John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:12

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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 or mischief befall them, or the least injury be done them; (see <200323>Proverbs 3:23). The Targum interprets it of the evil concupiscence, or corruption of nature, which is like a stone; (see <263626> Ezekiel 36:26).

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