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Psalm 91 - Under His Wings

Illustration of Psalm 91 - Under His Wings

Psalm 91, often titled "Under His Wings," is a poetic declaration of trust in God as a refuge and fortress, assuring protection from plagues, arrows, night terrors, and other perils for those who dwell in the Most High. Attributed traditionally to Moses, the psalm outlines specific promises of angelic deliverance and victory over enemies, rooted in wholehearted reliance on divine shelter rather than human strength. Its significance appears in the New Testament when Satan quotes verses 11-12 during Jesus' wilderness temptation, underscoring the psalm's authority in spiritual conflict and testing. This passage has long served as a scriptural foundation for prayers of safety and faith amid danger.

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Key Passages

The Psalm

Psalms 91:1-16

H1e that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Did You Know?

1

The psalm promises protection under God's wings for those who dwell in the secret place.

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It was quoted by Satan during the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.

3

Many have found comfort in its promises during times of plague, war, and personal danger.