If or since thou hast made there shall no evil befall thee. The second voice is that of the lord himself who likewise pledges his watch care verses 1416. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91 nrsv psalm 91 assurance of gods bible gateway. Ive read psalm 91 dozens of times, but never noticed this. Psalms 91 king james bible kjv book of psalms bible. Psalm 91 assurance of gods protection you who live in the shelter of the most high, who abide in the shadow of the almighty, will say to the lord. Thematically, the psalms cover a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from heavenly worship to earthly war. What royal protection we have, a guard of angels, who count it their delight and their honour to wait upon the seedroyal of the universe, for such are all the saints of god. God will save you from hidden traps and from deadly diseases. There is some of that in this book, but there is so much more. Revised standard version of the bible, 1946, 1952, and 1971 the division of christian education of the national council of the churches. Book iii has psalms 7389, composed primarily by asaph and the sons of korah, with psalm 86 by david and psalm 89 by ethan.
He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you shall take. Psalm 91 is the 91st psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse in the king james version. Psalms 91 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. I brought the book thinking i would get page after page of angel stories on the battlefield. Like psalms, the scrolls of the megillot were to be read in the temple at certain times of the yearspecifically during the three festival seasons and on two days commemorated in. Goods historical outline of the book of psalms, 1842. Psalm 91 the assurance given to those who trust in god. He will protect you like a bird spreading its wings over its young. The structure of the book of psalms online original bible. The major divisions correspond to the pentateuch see outline. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Tempt means try to make someone do what they should not do.
The book is really an analysis of the chapter 91 psalms, verse by verse. Gods care and provision are repeated for emphasis and then god himself speaks in ps. That copy shows that the division into five books extends to at least that time and certainly earlier. Psalms 91 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The hymnal of israel, book iv psalms 90106 previous. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of psalms 27 and 31, some think the author was david. Psalms 91 commentary the expositors bible commentary. Book 1 psalms 141 the five divisions correspond roughly to the five books of moses.
Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. We are studying psalm 91 for sunday, february 27 a popular psalm of trust in gods protection. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 91, by dr. Surely he shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. Psalm 91 rsv assurance of gods protection he bible gateway. The first book is like genesis, detailing blessing, fall, and redemption.
Book ii comprises psalms 4272, authored by the sons of korah, asaph, david, and solomon. This psalm has no title, and therefore the author remains unknown. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation vulgate, this psalm is psalm 90 in a slightly different numbering system. This is the last in our threeweek study of psalms, a book of the bible. How jesus interpreted gods written word jesus is god. This is not an artificial division but follows rather closely the pentateuch of. Book 1 consists of psalms 141, book 2 of psalms 4272, book 3 of psalms 7389, book 4 of psalms 90106, and book 5 of psalms 107150. On this occasion we shall follow the divisions which our translators have placed. The songs of psalms were sung in worship, the attention of worshipers was constantly directed upward to him. He who dwells in the secret place of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. Psalm 91 explained discover the 66 books of the bible.
I will say to the lord, you are my place of safety and protection. Psalms 107150 it is uncertain why psalms is divided into five books. Even if youre not familiar with these book divisions, it is clear from reading through the psalms that they have. The book of psalms commonly referred to simply as psalms, the psalter or the psalms, is the first book of the ketuvim writings, the third section of the hebrew bible, and thus a book of the christian old testament. Psalm 91 international childrens bible icb bible gateway. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition.
Most print bibles and bible outlines distinguish five book divisions in the psalter. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. This entire chapter of psalm 91 is filled with the goodness and power of god. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress. You will be taken through psalm 91 versebyverse, unfolding the promises of protection from god. Psalm 90, but this one is individualized singular you. At least one of these divisions between ps 106107 seems arbitrary see introduction to ps 107. Mfhs psalm 91 forest photo christian bible canvas print art no frame to hang home decor wall decor, canvas print wall art oil painting living room dining room bedroom home office modern 16x20in. The economic consequences of national wrongdoings psalm 81, 85 gods grace in the midst of judgment psalm 86 book 4 psalms 90106 working in a fallen world psalms 90, 101 human creativity with god psalm 104 book 5 psalms 107150 god undergirds all work and productivity psalm 107 virtues for those in business psalm 112. So let us examine how jesus interpreted the scriptures. God our protector whoever goes to the lord for safety,whoever remains under the protection of the almighty, can say to him,you are my defender and protector.
Dec 12, 2011 most print bibles and bible outlines distinguish five book divisions in the psalter. The book of psalms is a record of petitions or laments, thanksgiving, and praise to god by his people. Safe in the lord those who go to god most high for safety will be protected by god allpowerful. Psalms 91, new revised standard version nrsv the bible app. The division of the remaining psalms into three books, thus attaining the number five, was possibly in imitation of the five books of moses otherwise known simply as the law. There is nothing in psalm 91 that tells us who wrote it or when. While there are other promises of protection found throughout the bible, psalm 91 is the only place in the word where all of them are brought together in one collection. Book 3 psalms 7389 as leviticus covers gods tabernacle, this book covers gods temple. Psalm 91 safety of abiding in the presence of god before looking at this psalm, i believe we need to consider the matter of what are correct principles we need to use in interpreting it. O lord, you have been our protector through all generations.
Two beautiful aspects of this organizing structure of the psalms first, our. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic which limits the observer to the content offered by the book of psalms. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation vulgate, this psalm. Psalms 91 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon.
The juxtaposition is, however, probably due to the verbal coincidence of the same expression being used in both psalms in reference to god. Psalm 91 new king james version nkjv bible gateway. Structure the book of psalms is arranged in five books. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. The holy bible book 19 psalms kjv dramatized audio. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty bible version. Great reminders that he faithfully works on behalf of those who love him. Sign up for our yearlong email newsletter from the teachings of pastor and author john piper. Book 2 psalms 4272 like exodus, this book describes ruin, and rescue by god. Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal god.
The collected psalms comprise the largest book in the bible and the most frequently quoted old testament book in the new testament. One of the more noticeable features about the book of psalms is the systematic arrangement. Undoubtedly the tempter was right in referring this psalm to the son of god mt 4. I will say of yahweh, he is my refuge and my fortress. Psalm 91 is in book or section four, which includes psalms 90106. Another fivefold prophetic division of the bible is called the megillot. Dec 31, 2004 you will be taken through psalm 91 versebyverse, unfolding the promises of protection from god. Appendix b the structure of the book of psalms editors note. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. Every human emotion is covered in these hymns of aspiration to god.
Psalm 91 tells of a man, who is able to tread the lion and adder under his feet. My own psalm 91 book by peggy joyce ruth published by impact christian books, inc. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. The lord is his refuge, fortress, the joy of his soul, his god, his constant confidence. The psalmist alternates the first and second persons, at one time expressing confidence from the soul of the believer when in danger. Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.
There is a deeper meaning in this passage, hidden in plain sight. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. Sep 16, 2012 this is the holy book of psalms, known simply as the book of psalms. The following is a condensed, edited version of appendix one, preliminary suggestions on the structure of the book of psalms, taken from dr. The book of psalms is the longest book of the bible, with 150 chaptersmore properly called psalms or songs. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 91. Psalm 91 1 psalm 91 1 he who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. Psalm 90 is attributed to moses and it discusses gods active role with israel long before david was king. You make mankind return to the dust, and say, return, o people. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
Psalm 91, psalm 27, psalm 18psalms for protection bible. Because it shares some of the themes of psalm 90, some think moses was the author. Psalm 91 niv bible whoever dwells in the shelter of the. Psalm 90 spoke of man withering away beneath gods anger against sin. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. For the orthodox christian division into twenty kathismata, see below. There are two distinct voices in the psalm, and each speaks to the trusting believer in the lord. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Hibetek bible verse keychain for he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go keychain religious jewelry christian gift. Ernest martins book, restoring the original bible, pp. Psalm 117 represents the middle out of 1189, in the bible. He repeated words from it when his enemy satan tried to tempt him. As the text stands, the psalmist begins the second division of the psalm by repeating the profession of psalm 91.
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