Psalm 91:2
New International Version
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

New Living Translation
This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.

English Standard Version
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Berean Standard Bible
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

King James Bible
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

New King James Version
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

New American Standard Bible
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”

NASB 1995
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”

NASB 1977
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”

Legacy Standard Bible
I will say to Yahweh, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”

Amplified Bible
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!”

Christian Standard Bible
I will say concerning the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

American Standard Version
I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

Contemporary English Version
Then you will say to the LORD, "You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you."

English Revised Version
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will say to the LORD, "[You are] my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."

Good News Translation
can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust."

International Standard Version
will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge, my fortress, and my God in whom I trust!"

Majority Standard Bible
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

NET Bible
I say this about the LORD, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust--

New Heart English Bible
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."

Webster's Bible Translation
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

World English Bible
I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He is saying of YHWH, “My refuge, and my bulwark, my God, I trust in Him,”

Young's Literal Translation
He is saying of Jehovah, 'My refuge, and my bulwark, my God, I trust in Him,'

Smith's Literal Translation
Saying to Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress: my God, I will trust in thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector, and my refuge: my God, in him will I trust.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him.

New American Bible
Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

New Revised Standard Version
will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in him will I trust.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He said to LORD JEHOVAH, "My trust, my refuge place, God upon whom I trust!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will say of the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He shall say to the Lord, Thou art my helper and my refuge: my God; I will hope in him.

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.” 3Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.…

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

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:7-8
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Psalm 9:9-10
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. / Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Psalm 59:16-17
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

Psalm 142:5
I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Treasury of Scripture

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

I will

Psalm 91:9
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psalm 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

my God

Psalm 43:4
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.

Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Psalm 67:6,7
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us…

in him

Psalm 62:5-8
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him…

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 26:3,4
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee…

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I will say
This phrase indicates a personal declaration of faith and trust. The Hebrew root for "say" is "amar," which often implies not just speaking but a deep, heartfelt proclamation. In the context of ancient Israel, verbal declarations were powerful, often used in covenants and oaths. This phrase sets the tone for a personal commitment to trust in God, reflecting a conscious decision to rely on Him.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" in all caps refers to the divine name YHWH, often pronounced as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the historical context, invoking the name of the LORD was a reminder of His unchanging character and His past acts of deliverance for Israel.

He is my refuge
The word "refuge" comes from the Hebrew "machseh," which denotes a shelter or a place of trust. In ancient times, a refuge was a place of safety from enemies or natural disasters. Spiritually, this signifies God as a protector and a safe haven in times of trouble, highlighting His role as a personal and reliable sanctuary.

and my fortress
"Fortress" is translated from the Hebrew "metsudah," meaning a stronghold or a fortified place. Historically, fortresses were critical for defense against invaders. This imagery conveys God's strength and impenetrability, assuring believers of His ability to protect and defend against spiritual and physical threats.

my God
The phrase "my God" is deeply personal, indicating a relationship with the divine. The Hebrew word "Elohim" is used here, which, while plural in form, is singular in meaning when referring to the one true God. This reflects the majesty and power of God, as well as His personal involvement in the life of the believer.

in whom I trust
The word "trust" is derived from the Hebrew "batach," which means to have confidence or to feel secure. Trusting in God implies a complete reliance on His character and promises. In the biblical context, trust is not passive but an active, ongoing commitment to depend on God, regardless of circumstances. This trust is foundational to the believer's relationship with God, underscoring faith as a central tenet of the Christian life.

Verse 2. - I will say of the Lord. The general sentiment is followed by a personal application. "I, at any rate," says the first speaker, "will place myself under this powerful protection." He is my Refuge and my Fortress (comp. Psalm 18:2; Psalm 144:2). My God; in him will I trust (comp. Psalm 29:2; Psalm 31:6; Psalm 55:23; Psalm 56:3; Psalm 61:4, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will say
אֹמַ֗ר (’ō·mar)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to the LORD,
לַֽ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

“[You are] my refuge
מַחְסִ֣י (maḥ·sî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4268: Refuge, shelter

and fortress,
וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י (ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4686: A net, capture, a fastness

my God,
אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

in whom I trust.”
אֶבְטַח־ (’eḇ·ṭaḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure


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