Meaning, commentary and cross references
Psalms 91:2
“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”In other translations
KJV · King James Version
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
NIV · New International Version
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
WEB · World English Bible
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
What does Psalms 91:2 mean?
John Gill · Exposition of the Entire Bible, on Psalms 91:2
I will say of the Lord,.... Or to the Lord (p): 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…
John Gill, Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746–63). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Context: Psalms 91:1–5 (WEB)
1He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” 3For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. 4He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. 5You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Cross references
- Psalms 18:2
- Isaiah 26:3–4
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
- Proverbs 18:10
The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
- Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD, the LORD, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”
- Psalms 142:5
- Psalms 62:5–8
- Psalms 46:1
- Psalms 71:3