Psa 91 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 91:1-16: Ps 91 This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him. Summary for Ps 91:1-2: 91:1-2 The Lord is an ancient shelter (see 90:1 ), open to those who seek refuge in him. 91:1 The Most High is an ancient title that expresses the Lord’s exalted status as the ruler and protector of the godly (see Gen 14:19 ).

Summary for Ps 91:1-16: Ps 91 ^a This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him.
Summary for Ps 91:1-2: 91:1-2 ^b The Lord is an ancient shelter (see 90:1 ^c), open to those who seek refuge in him. 91:1 ^d The Most High is an ancient title that expresses the Lord’s exalted status as the ruler and protector of the godly (see Gen 14:19 ^e).
Summary for Ps 91:3-4: 91:3-4 ^f The psalmist invites the godly to trust in the Lord and find protection in him. 91:3 ^g God protects the godly from deadly disease and even a destructive word.
91:4 ^h The armor might refer to a body shield, while protection refers to a small shield worn on the arm.
Summary for Ps 91:5-8: 91:5-8 ⁱ The godly should not be afraid, because the Lord watches over them. These promises do not guarantee an escape from trouble, but they create an expectation of the Lord’s goodness.
91:6 ^j The reference to disease represents any kind of affliction.
Summary for Ps 91:9-13: 91:9-13 ^k The poet again invites the godly to seek refuge in the Lord and enjoy the benefits of divine protection.
91:11 ^l he will order his angels: Satan cited these words when he tempted Jesus (Matt 4:6 ^m; Luke 4:10-11 ⁿ), but God makes this promise for those who obey him (Ps 91:14 ^o), not for those who arrogantly test him (Matt 4:4 ^p, 7 ^q).
Summary for Ps 91:14-16: 91:14-16 ^r The godly can trust the Lord’s protection and provision. 91:14 ^s Those who love the Lord will obey him (Deut 30:20 ^t; 1 Jn 5:3 ^u) and seek his protection (Pss 91:1 ^v; 145:18 ^w).
91:15 ^x The Lord promises to answer the prayers of his people.

• The Psalter often speaks of people honoring the Lord (50:15 ^y); here, God promises to honor the godly who risk everything for his sake (62:7 ^z; 71:21 ^aa; 84:11 ^ab).
91:16 ^ac A long life on earth represents just a small part of the Lord’s goodness and eternal friendship (23:6 ^ad).