Bible Strands
Psalms 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks of God's protection in response to the threats of a fowler's snare and a deadly plague described in the preceding verse.
The words — The verb יָסֶךְ (ya.sekh) translates literally as "he will cover," while אֲמִתּוֹ ('a.mi.T/o) follows צִנָּה (tzi.nah, "shield") and סוֹחֵרָה (so.cherah, "wall") to modify them as "His faithfulness."
The thread — The text places the believer under divine wings, a motif that runs through Psalms 61:4, 57:1, and 17:8 where petitioners ask to dwell in the shelter or shadow of God's wings.
Why it lands — The verse states that God's faithful presence functions as a protective barrier, which directly addresses the fear of sudden violence outlined in the surrounding context.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Cross-references
- Psalms 61:4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
- Psalms 57:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
- Psalms 17:8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
- Deuteronomy 32:11 As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions.
- Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
- Psalms 35:2 Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
- 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!
- Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Ruth 2:12 May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
- Hebrews 6:17 So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.