Foes in flesh, and foes in ghostly guise are alike balked of their prey when the Lord of Hosts stands between us and their fury, and all other evil forces are turned aside. It is his mind revealed to those that love him, his plans, and ways ("He made known his ways to Moses", Ps 103:7), and thoughts opened to them. Not only so, but also to put my hope in the Lord: because I will deliver him, he says, and honour him. All the time the plague lasted, which was four months, his exertions were fearless and unwearied, and what was remarkable was, that of his whole household only two died, and they were persons who had not been called to go about among the sick. John, Arrowsmith, (1602-1659). Thou shalt not be afraid. I answer first, there is a faith of persuasion, called faith, whereby men are persuaded and verily believe that they shall not die, nor fall by the hand of the plague. So says the Lord unto the angels: My servants or children, now they are in the plague and pestilence, O my angels, I change you stir not from their houses, I charge you, stir not from such an one's bedside; it is a charge, "He shall give his angels charge." The Puritan preachers during the plague of London must have been much impressed with this verse as they came out of their hiding places to proclaim mercy and judgment to the dissolute age which was so sorely visited with the pest. 3. 2. The Arabs denote the pestilence by an allusion to this flying weapon. Konnam thaim anik kednam purtem zatolem? Verse 5. 1. hits. God is a Friend who meets every want in our nature, who can supply every need. David Dickson. It is a great matter that the Lord promises to pitch his tents. The exemption of some men from fear. The day and place were known to his enemies, who set armed men to lie in wait for him by the way which he was to pass, and kill him. — Psalm 91:1 NKJV. here thou shalt rest; He shall display Mary B. M. Duncan. Nay, the hurting the foot against a stone has often laid the foundations of fatal bodily disease: the injury which seemed too trifling to be worth notice has produced extreme sickness, and ended in death. When Satan tempted Christ in the wilderness, he alleged but one sentence of Scripture for himself, Mt 4:6, and that Psalm out of which he borrowed it made so plain against him, that he was fain to pick here a word and there a word, and leave out that which went before, and skip in the midst, and omit that which came after, or else he had marred his cause. I am in my calling this day without prayer in the morning and reading the Scriptures; but am I in my way? Verse 16. If these things be so, then, friends, why should we not stoop to any work commanded, though it lie much beneath us? The soul has just and enlarged views of the salvation which he has obtained through the name of Jesus. - Introduction page prior to all the books in the bible. 3. The Scripture is so holy, and pure, and true, that no word nor syllable thereof can make for the Devil, or for sinners, or for heretics: yet, as the devil alleged Scripture, though it made not for him, but against him, so do the libertines, and epicures, and heretics, as though they had learned at his school. Double armour has he who relies upon the Lord. This is the accent which is set on the eulogies given to heaven in Scripture. Jeremiah Dyke. We sin too often, and should catch many more falls, if those holy guardians did not uphold us. You may expect the Lord's protection and the angels' attendance, if you be in your way, but not else. Now, then, my brethren—LOOK! But when the lion is foiled, the dragon lurks in the sand, in order to excite the soul with his poisonous breath; breathing therein the lust of earthly things. Verse 3. Pr 3:2,16 Ex 20:12); (8) that the tendency of religion is to lengthen out life; since virtue, temperance, regular industry, calmness of mind, moderation in all things, freedom from excesses in eating and drinking,—to all of which religion prompts,—contribute to health and to length of days; and (4) that a time will come, even under this promised blessing of length of days, when a man will be "satisfied" with living; when he will have no strong desire to live longer; when, under the infirmities of advanced years, and under his lonely feelings from the fact that his early friends have fallen, and under the influence of a bright hope of heaven, he will feel that he has had enough of life here, and that it is better to depart to another world. Not a jot. God will hold our head and heart when we are fainting! In the cool, the favour, the cover from the heat. Over force and fraud shalt thou march victoriously; bold opponents and treacherous adversaries shall alike be trodden down. In the fulness of grace He is with us, in the plenitude of glory we shall be with Him. such are the angels. Bernard. This saving knowledge is always vital, active, and powerful. I will be with him trouble. For he shall give his angels charge over thee. With long life will I satisfy him. The expression is used (1) for "sea monsters, " (2) for serpents, (3) for wild beasts or birds characteristic of desolate places, and (4) it is used figuratively to represent the enemies of the Lord, and especially Pharaoh, as head and representative of the Egyptian power, and Nebuchadnezzar, the head and representative of the Chaldean monarchy. The exposure of all men to fear. Le Blanc. . What faith is it? And when they break out, every one is asking how they happened. Verses 11-12. As if it were not enough to call the Lord his refuge and fortress, he adds, My God! This … Elsewhere having commemorated Alexander the coppersmith's withstanding and doing him much evil, yea Nero's opening his mouth as a lion against him, and the Lord's delivering of him thence, he concludes as more than a conqueror. Verses 14-16. See Ps 91:2: I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; as if he had said, I will not only say, that he is a refuge; but he is my refuge, I will say to the Lord; that is, I will set my faith on work in particular, to throw, devolve, and pitch myself upon him for my safety. In the year 1854, when I had scarcely been in London twelve months, the neighbourhood in which I laboured was visited by Asiatic cholera, and my congregation suffered from its inroads. Verse 1. Verie necessarie and comfortable in these dayes of heauinesse, wherein the Pestilence rageth so sore in London, and other parts of this Kingdome. 3 Da, El te scapă de laţul vînătorului, de ciumă şi de pustiirile ei.. 4 El te va acoperi cu penele Lui, şi te vei ascunde supt aripile Lui. It is good rather to be embraced by Thee in trouble, to have thee in this furnace with me, than to be without Thee even in heaven. The description is equally forcible and correct. Far away will be that softness of human infirmity, which meanwhile charity nevertheless uses for salvation, collecting in the ample folds of her outspread net good and bad fishes, that is, pleasant and hurtful affections. He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler. Verse 14 (.first clause). God hath made promises of his special presence with his saints in suffering. It is a quiet retreat from a pursuing enemy. 4El te va acoperi cu penele Lui, şi te vei ascunde supt aripile Lui. He hath set his love upon me. Secondly, the charge of us is given to those ministering spirits by parcels, not in gross and piecemeal, not in a lump: our members in a book, our hairs by tale and number. 463-500. The reason is, their enemies may kill their watch, and corrupt their guard. There is a great deal of safety in the knowledge of God, in his attributes, and in his Christ. Bernard. If we cannot have the way smoothed it answers every purpose if we have angels to bear us up in their hands. Henry Smith. Do not you think that the attending upon a sick man, a man that hath a plague sore running upon him, is a work that lies much beneath angels? They are too strong for him. Hence we can say to every saved soul, as Paul did to the Corinthians:—"God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." and then how can that perish that is committed to keepers so mighty and faithful? Bernard. We must make the Lord our habitation by choosing him for our trust and rest, and then we shall receive immunity from harm; no evil shall touch us personally, and no stroke of judgment shall assail our household. When the child is in perfect health she can leave it in the hands of the nurse; but when it is sick she will attend it herself; she will say to the nurse, "You may attend a while to some other business, I will watch over the child myself." Who, think you, shall escape his wiles? Under the ancient ceremony, the high priest only could enter, and that but once a year, into the holy place, where stood the emblems of the divine glory and presence; but under the present bright and merciful dispensation, every true believer has access, with boldness, into the holiest of all; and he who now dwelleth in the secret place of prayer and communion with the God of salvation, shall find the divine mercy and care spread over him for his daily protection and solace. He liveth longest who can tell Verse 3. Thomas Watson. As the Apostle assures all believers (Ro 16:20), "God shall tread down Satan (that old serpent) under your feet shortly." All rights reserved. You will say, Such an one is much beneath me, I will not lay my hand under his shoes, he is much beneath me; ah, but the angels lay their hands under your shoes, and the work they do for you is much beneath them: why should we not be like our attendants? The compassion of God. From whence we learn, that God's children should not come to God's secret place as guests to an inn, but as inhabitants to their own dwellings; that is, they should continue to trust in God, as well in want as in fulness; and as much when they wither in their root, as when they flourish in it. The man described in this Psalm fills out the measure of his days, and whether he dies young or old he is quite satisfied with life, and is content to leave it. (b) The evidence of his love to them: "I will deliver him"—from sin, from danger, from temptation, from every evil. But he produces those qualities which are even found in the weak, the imperfect, and those still exposed to sin in the flesh, namely, adhesion, knowledge of his name, and prayer. Oh who would not labour always to be in that way which God hath appointed him to be in? There is a full account of him in the Percy Anecdotes from which we cull the following:—"M. de Belsunce, Bishop of Marseilles, so distinguished himself for his humanity during the plague which raged in that city in 1720, that the Regent of France offered him the richer and more honourable See of Laon, in Picardy; but he refused it, saying, he should be unwilling to leave a flock that had been endeared to him by their sufferings. If the expectation of the just be gladness, and such gladness, that no object of desire in the world is worthy to be compared with it, what will the thing itself be which is expected? and make Elyon your fortress. Verse 15. If he be hotly pursued and enquired after, the Lord becometh a secret place to hide his child; if persecution be hot, God giveth himself for a shadow; if potentates and mighty rulers turn enemies, the Lord interposes as the Most High and Almighty Saviour, Ps 91:1. And can a charge so precisely and so particularly given and taken, be neglected? Verses 11-12. The poor negro said this in the simplicity of his heart, as really believing a plurality of gods. J. M. Good's "Historical Outline of the Book of Psalms", 1842. William Dawson, Methodist Preacher (1773-1841). From the Life of Paulus Fagius, in T. Fuller's Abel Redevivus. He has never failed us, why then should we suspect him? They are loving to the saints. Psalms 91. He hath known my name. Samuel Sletter, (1704) in "Morning Exercises.". (a) They are numerous: "the lion, adder, young lion, dragon." Many years ago my house was oft threatened to be destroyed, but the Lord insured it, by giving me Ps 91:10; and the Lord's providence is the best insurance. 85-172, there is an Exposition of this Psalm. O that we more fully carried out the psalmist's resolve! Verse 14. "My fortress." William Gurnall. Not to be afraid is in itself an unspeakable blessing, since for every suffering which we endure from real injury we are tormented by a thousand griefs which arise from fear only. If any there be, he shall be brave. Verse 9. The history of Bible translations into the Konkani language begins with Ignazio Arcamone (1615–1683), an Italian Jesuit working in Salcette, Goa was the first to translate parts of the Bible to Konkani language. On the plague growing epidemic, his Lordship, to avoid the danger, resolved to go to his seat in the country. The secret dwelling place. He shall cover thee with his feathers, etc. 2 zice despre Domnul: ,,El este locul meu de scăpare, şi cetăţuia mea, Dumnezeul meu în care mă încred!``. Numbers Konkani Kannada Konkani Roman Konkani Devanagari 0: ಶೂನ್ಯ್: Xuny: शून्य 1: ಏಕ್: êk: एक 2: ದೋನ್: dôn: दोन 3 "And the angels of the Lord shall pitch their tents round about them that fear him; "but here is more; the angels shall not only pitch their tents, be their guard, but their nurses, to bear them up in their hands; but why? In dangers. The Shield of the Righteous: or, the Ninety-first Psalme, expounded, with the addition of Doctrines and Verses. John Duns, in "Biblical Natural Science.". For the prophet does not say, Thou shalt not be seized; but, Thou shalt not be afraid. Psalm 91 NIV - Whoever dwells in the shelter of the - Bible Gateway. Ill to him is no ill, but only good in a mysterious form. We say, "I have set my heart on such a thing." With long life will I satisfy him, etc. As there is a because and a therefore in the process of the law, in concluding death for sin, so there is a because and a therefore in the process of grace, and of the gospel, which doth reason from one grace given to infer another grace to be given, even grace for grace; and such is this here: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him. Psalm 91 1 Psalm 91 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. God the keeper of our earthly habitation. Losses enrich him, sickness is his medicine, reproach is his honour, death is his gain. Happy is he who is in such a case. PsalmsChapter 91. PSALM 91 * Security Under God’s Protection I. It can be no easy thing, this keeping the foot from being hurt against a stone, seeing that the highest of created beings are commissioned to effect it. When children begin to go, they are very apt to fall and get many a knock; to stumble at every little stone. The first principle of the life of God the fallen soul of man is knowledge; spiritual, divine knowledge. Chrysostom excellently, Fides in periculis secura est, in securitate periclitatur. It has been so, and so shall it be till we reach the land of peace, and there among the "helmed cherubim and sworded seraphim, " we will wear no other ornament, his truth shall still be our shield and buckler. His Word, his Providence, above all, his Son, are included thus in his name, which we must know, believe in, and trust. So when we are weak and fainting, and unable to meet the brunt of battle, and striving against sin and sorrow and the wrath of man He is our safe, quiet resting place—our fortress also where no harm can reach us, no attack injure us. The sight of God's judgments softens the heart, excites a solemn awe, creates gratitude, and so stirs up the deepest kind of adoration. 15Cînd Mă va chema, îi voi răspunde; voi fi cu el în strîmtorare, îl voi izbăvi şi -l voi proslăvi. For it is natural to mortals, it is implanted in them by God the author and maker of nature, to fear whatever is hurtful and deadly, especially what visibly smites and suddenly destroys. Verse 7. When Satan's quiver shall be empty thou shalt remain uninjured by his craft and cruelty, yea, his broken darts shall be to thee as trophies of the truth and power of the Lord thy God. He who dwells in an impregnable fortress, naturally trusts in it; and shall not he who dwells in God feel himself well at ease, and repose his soul in safety? Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Oh, that delightful sentence I will be with him in trouble. (2) But more especially in his clipping and mutilating of it. But who are these fowlers? And see what follows upon this setting faith thus on work, Ps 91:3-4: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. It is, in fact, simply attention to our request expressed. J. G. Wood. All will be known. "I will set him on high, "I will exalt him, and so he shall be safe. The blessings here promised are not for all believers, but for those who live in close fellowship with God. This concerned Satan, whose cruelty and poisonous deceits were fitly represented by the lion and the adder, and there the promise is also explained to have a respect to Satan's temptations—that is—God would so manage his protection, that his children should not be led into a snare. So far shall they be from being injured that they shall not even be made to fear the ills which are around them, since the Lord protects them. We commune with him reverently, for he is the Most High. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High. From this text I would introduce to your notice the most desirable character under the sun; and I would exhibit him before you to excite each one to seek, until you obtain the same blessedness. But how shall a man come to dwell, and get into this secret place, within this strong tower? He will have need to pray, he will be led to pray aright and the answer shall surely come. "Lest I, "said he, "should be exalted above measure through abundance of revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." It is impossible that any ill should happen to the man who is beloved of the Lord; the most crushing calamities can only shorten his journey and hasten him to his reward. We read of a stag that roamed about in the greatest security, by reason of its having a label on its neck, "Touch me not, I belong to Caesar": thus the true servants of God are always safe, even among lions, bears, serpents, fire, water, thunder, and tempests; for all creatures know and reverence the shadow of God. Verse 13. Every child of God has his enemies. Verse 12. In time of famine the widow of Sarepta's store was made to hold out. There is a threefold preservation which the church and the members of it may look for from divine providence. Second, what the Lord says to him. Which, like a shield, shall drive away Verse 3. J. M. Good. It is impossible to imagine anything more solid, more beautiful, more profound, or more ornamented. Naught shall strike thee with dismay, Yea, and things hid from angels are manifest to the least of his friends (1Pe 1:12). Who thinks most, feels noblest, acts the best. (b) Personal: "over thee." 1628 (4to). In this psalm an individual (perhaps a priest) addresses one who has sought shelter in the Lord and assures him that God will protect him from danger (vv. Earthly princes are subject to many changes and great unsurety of life and estate. Since the greatest ills may arise out of little accidents, it shows the wisdom of the Lord that from the smaller evils we are protected. Lion, for overt wrath; dragon for covert lurking. Verse 5. 3. J. Paulus Palanterius. Why dost thou boast thyself, O smatterer? Psalm 91 tells of a Man, who is able to tread the lion and adder under His feet.—Undoubtedly the Tempter was right in referring this Psalm to "the Son of God" (Mt 4:6). Pestilence. We ought to covet it right earnestly. That help and protection of God is not like a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, or in a vineyard; which is destroyed in a moment, nor is it like a tent in the way which is abandoned by the traveller. In addition to all which, they had to be perpetually on their guard against the insidious attacks of the savage monsters and reptiles of "that great and terrible wilderness", as Moses describes it on another occasion, "wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought; where there was no water" (De 8:15); and where, also, as we learn from other parts of Scripture, bears, lions, leopards or tigers, and "the wolf of the evening", as Jeremiah has beautifully expressed it, prowled without restraint. A man's safety we see lies in his running to the tower (Pr 28:10); he runs and is safe. Too many among us are weak in faith, and in fact place more reliance in a phial or a globule than in the Lord and giver of life, and if we die of pestilence as others die it is because we acted like others, and did not in patience possess our souls. Know God to man have such regard relieve thy pain and soften thy sufferings communion which... 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