Psalm 91:1
New International Version
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

New Living Translation
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

English Standard Version
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Berean Standard Bible
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

King James Bible
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

New King James Version
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

New American Standard Bible
One who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will lodge in the shadow of the Almighty.

NASB 1995
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

NASB 1977
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who abides in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Amplified Bible
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand].

Christian Standard Bible
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.

American Standard Version
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Contemporary English Version
Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.

English Revised Version
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.

Good News Translation
Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,

International Standard Version
The one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, who rests in the shadow of the Almighty,

Majority Standard Bible
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

NET Bible
As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king--

New Heart English Bible
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of Shaddai.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

World English Bible
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He who is dwelling "" In the secret place of the Most High, "" Habitually lodges in the shade of the Mighty,

Young's Literal Translation
He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually,

Smith's Literal Translation
He dwelling in the covering of the Most High, in the shadow of the Almighty shall he lodge.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The praise of a canticle for David. He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven.

New American Bible
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty,

New Revised Standard Version
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
HE who dwells in the protection of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He sits in the shelter of The Highest and is glorified in the shadow of God.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O thou that dwellest in the covert of the Most High, And abidest in the shadow of the Almighty;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Praise of a Song, by David. He that dwells in the help of the Highest, shall sojourn under the shelter of the God of heaven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Refuge and Fortress
1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”…

Cross References
Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 31:20
You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Psalm 61:3-4
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

Psalm 121:5-8
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. / The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. / The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. ...

Isaiah 32:2
Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.

Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Exodus 33:21-22
The LORD continued, “There is a place near Me where you are to stand upon a rock, / and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 15:4-7
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. / If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. ...

Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...


Treasury of Scripture

He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

1 Chronicles 28:1
And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

dwelleth

Psalm 27:5
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalm 31:20
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Psalm 32:7
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

abide.

Psalm 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

under

Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Psalm 36:7
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Psalm 57:1
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

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Psalm 91
1. The state of the godly
3. Their safety
9. Their habitation
11. Their servants
14. Their friend; with the effects of them all.














He who dwells
The phrase "He who dwells" suggests a continuous, intentional act of residing or abiding. In Hebrew, the word "yashab" conveys the idea of sitting, remaining, or settling. This implies a deliberate choice to live in close proximity to God, not just a temporary visit. Historically, dwelling in a place meant establishing one's home and life there, indicating a deep, ongoing relationship with the divine presence.

in the shelter
The term "shelter" in Hebrew is "seter," which means a secret place or hiding place. This suggests a place of protection and intimacy, where one is hidden from danger. In ancient times, a shelter was a place of refuge from enemies or harsh weather, symbolizing God's protective care over those who seek Him.

of the Most High
"Most High" is translated from the Hebrew "Elyon," a title for God that emphasizes His supreme authority and sovereignty. This name for God is used to denote His exalted status above all other powers and deities. It reflects the belief in God's ultimate control and protection over His creation, offering assurance to those who trust in Him.

will abide
The word "abide" is derived from the Hebrew "lun," which means to lodge or stay overnight. It conveys a sense of resting and remaining in a place of safety. This suggests that those who dwell in God's presence will find rest and security, not just temporarily, but as a permanent state of being.

in the shadow
"Shadow" in Hebrew is "tsel," which implies protection and covering. In the harsh climate of the ancient Near East, a shadow provided relief from the scorching sun, symbolizing God's protective presence. The imagery of a shadow suggests closeness and nearness to God, as one must be close to be in someone's shadow.

of the Almighty
"Almighty" is translated from the Hebrew "Shaddai," a name for God that emphasizes His power and might. This title reflects God's ability to provide and protect, underscoring His strength and sufficiency. In the context of this verse, it reassures believers of God's capability to shield and sustain them through all circumstances.

(1, 2) He . . . I.--The especial difficulty of this psalm, its abrupt changes of person, meets us at the outset. The text literally rendered, runs: "He sitting in the hiding place of the Most High; In the shadow of the Almighty he lodgeth, I say to Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress, My God, I trust in Him. The change in the last clause presents no particular difficulty, as many similar instances occur; but that from the third person, in the first verse, to the first, in the second, is very awkward, and many shifts have been adopted to get out of it. The best is to supply the word blessed: "Blessed is he that," &c[16] The different names for God employed here should be noticed. By their accumulation the poet makes the sum of assurance doubly sure.

[16] The omission of this word by a copyist would be very natural, from its confusion with the numerical heading of the psalm and the initial letter of the word that now begins it.

Verse 1. - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High (comp. Psalm 90:1). He who has his thoughts always on God is said to "dwell in him" - to "make his abode with him" - to "sit down in his secret place." He has the Almighty, as it were, for his constant companion. Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. This is not "tautology." What is meant is that "loving faith on man's part shall be met by faithful love on God's part" (Kay). God will extend his "shadow" over the man who places himself under his protection.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He who dwells
יֹ֭שֵׁב (yō·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in the shelter
בְּסֵ֣תֶר (bə·sê·ṯer)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy

of the Most High
עֶלְי֑וֹן (‘el·yō·wn)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 5945: An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme

will abide
יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃ (yiṯ·lō·w·nān)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

in the shadow
בְּצֵ֥ל (bə·ṣêl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6738: A shadow

of the Almighty.
שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (day)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7706: The Almighty


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