Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionHe 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 BibleHe shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector, and my refuge: my God, in him will I trust. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleI 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 1917I 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 Fortress1He 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… Jump to Previous Bulwark Confide Fortress Hope Refuge Safe Strength Tower TrustJump to Next Bulwark Confide Fortress Hope Refuge Safe Strength Tower TrustPsalm 91 1. The state of the godly3. Their safety 9. Their habitation 11. Their servants 14. Their friend; with the effects of them all. I will say to the LORD This phrase indicates a personal declaration of faith and trust in God. The use of "LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing a personal relationship. This declaration is an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. In biblical context, speaking to the LORD is an act of prayer and communication, reflecting the psalmist's confidence in God's presence and protection. You are my refuge and my fortress my God in whom I trust Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to Moses or David, the psalmist is expressing personal trust and confidence in God. 3. Refuge and Fortress Metaphorical places representing safety, protection, and security found in God. 4. Trust The act of placing confidence and reliance on God, a central theme in the believer's relationship with Him. Teaching Points Understanding God's NatureRecognize that God is both a refuge and a fortress, offering protection and security in times of trouble. Personal Declaration of Faith Encourage believers to make a personal declaration of trust in God, as the psalmist does, affirming their reliance on Him. Trust in God's Faithfulness Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness and His promises, especially during challenging times. Metaphors of Protection Reflect on the metaphors of refuge and fortress, considering how they apply to modern-day challenges and spiritual battles. Living Out Trust Challenge believers to live out their trust in God through obedience, prayer, and reliance on His Word.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 sayאֹמַ֗ר (’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 Links Psalm 91:2 NIVPsalm 91:2 NLT Psalm 91:2 ESV Psalm 91:2 NASB Psalm 91:2 KJV Psalm 91:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 91:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 91:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 91:2 French Bible Psalm 91:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 91:2 I will say of Yahweh He (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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