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href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/91.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/91.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/91.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/91.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/91.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/91.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He will give His angels orders concerning you, To protect you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/91.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/91.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For He will command His angels in regard to you, To protect <i>and</i> defend <i>and</i> guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/91.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/91.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/91.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/91.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God will command his angels to protect you wherever you go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/91.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/91.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will put his angels in charge of you to protect you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/91.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/91.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for he will command his angels to protect you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/91.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/91.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/91.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/91.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/91.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/91.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For He charges His messengers for you, "" To keep you in all your ways,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/91.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For His messengers He chargeth for thee, To keep thee in all thy ways,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/91.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he will command his messengers for thee, to watch thee in all thy ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/91.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/91.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 90:11>For he has given his Angels charge over you, so as to preserve you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/91.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/91.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/91.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he shall give his angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/91.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he will command his Angels concerning you, to keep you in all your ways<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/91.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For He will give His angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/91.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/91-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11590" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm">My Refuge and Fortress</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: yə·ṣaw·weh- (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">He will command</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">His angels</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">concerning you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: liš·mā·rə·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">to guard you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵe·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">your ways.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Matthew 4:6</a></span><br />“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Luke 4:10-11</a></span><br />For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully, / and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a></span><br />Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a></span><br />And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a></span><br />See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a></span><br />Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a></span><br />“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5</a></span><br />Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a></span><br />For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.</p><p class="hdg">for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></b></br> The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalm 71:3</a></b></br> Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou <i>art</i> my rock and my fortress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16,17</a></b></br> And he answered, Fear not: for they that <i>be</i> with us <i>are</i> more than they that <i>be</i> with them… </p><p class="hdg">in all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a></b></br> In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></b></br> Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because <i>they are</i> many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/2-18.htm">Jeremiah 2:18</a></b></br> And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/psalms/88-5.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/69-27.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Command</a> <a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/psalms/85-8.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Wherever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/12-20.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Command</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Wherever</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 91</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">The state of the godly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Their safety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Their habitation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Their servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Their friend; with the effects of them all.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/91.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/91.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For He will command His angels</b><br>This phrase highlights God's sovereign authority over the heavenly hosts. Throughout Scripture, angels are depicted as messengers and servants of God, carrying out His will (<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a>). The command of angels signifies divine intervention and protection, emphasizing God's active role in the lives of His people. In the biblical context, angels often appear to deliver messages or provide protection, as seen in the stories of Daniel in the lion's den (<a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a>) and Peter's release from prison (<a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-10</a>).<p><b>concerning you</b><br>This personalizes the promise, indicating that God's care and protection are directed specifically towards the believer. The individual focus underscores the intimate relationship between God and His followers. This assurance is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30</a>, where Jesus speaks of God's detailed knowledge and care for each person.<p><b>to guard you</b><br>The concept of guarding implies a vigilant and protective watch. In ancient times, guards were responsible for the safety and security of a city or person, often standing watch to prevent harm. This imagery conveys the idea of constant divine protection, akin to a shepherd watching over his flock (<a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a>). The guarding role of angels is also seen in the story of Elisha, where an army of angels surrounds and protects him (<a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a>).<p><b>in all your ways</b><br>This phrase suggests comprehensive protection, covering every aspect of life. It implies that God's guardianship is not limited to specific situations but extends to all paths and decisions. The idea of "ways" can be understood as one's journey or life path, resonating with <a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a>, which encourages acknowledging God in all ways to receive His guidance. This assurance of protection in all circumstances reflects the holistic care God provides to those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate protector and commander, who issues the directive for angelic protection.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a></b><br>Divine messengers and protectors, tasked with guarding believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to Moses or David, expressing trust in God's protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a></b><br>Those who trust in God and are the recipients of His protective promise.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ways.htm">The Ways</a></b><br>The paths or life journeys of believers, symbolizing their daily walk and experiences.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>Trust in God's promise of protection through His angels. This assurance should bring peace and confidence in daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_angels.htm">Role of Angels</a></b><br>Understand the biblical role of angels as protectors and servants of God, not objects of worship or adoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contextual_understanding.htm">Contextual Understanding</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of interpreting Scripture within its context, as seen in the misuse of this verse by Satan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Live with the assurance that God is actively involved in your life, guiding and protecting you in all your ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_awareness.htm">Spiritual Awareness</a></b><br>Cultivate an awareness of the spiritual realm and God's provision, encouraging a life of prayer and reliance on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_91.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 91</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_91_align_with_science.htm">Psalm 91:11–12 mentions angels providing physical protection; how does that claim hold up against modern scientific understanding of natural events? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_fallen_angels.htm">What are fallen angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_gives_his_angels_charge_over_you.htm">Who gives His angels charge over you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/celebrate_with_the_happy.htm">Who gives His angels charge over you?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/91.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Angels.</span>--The idea of a special guardian angel for each individual has possibly been favoured by this verse, though it had its origin in heathen belief:<p>"By every man, as he is born, there stands<p>A spirit good, a holy guide of life."<p>MENANDER.<p>Here, however, it is not one particular individual, but all who have fulfilled the conditions of <a href="/context/psalms/91-9.htm" title="Because you have made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, your habitation;">Psalm 91:9-10</a> who are the objects of angelic charge. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm" title="The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them.">Psalm 34:7</a>.) (For the well-known quotation of this and <a href="/psalms/91-12.htm" title="They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.">Psalm 91:12</a> in the Temptation, see <a href="/matthew/4-6.htm" title="And said to him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.">Matthew 4:6</a>; <a href="/context/luke/4-10.htm" title="For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you:">Luke 4:10-11</a>; with Notes in <span class= "ital">New Testament Commentary.</span>) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/91.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy</span> <span class="cmt_word">ways</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a>). The faithful are under the constant care of angels (<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a>), who guide them and direct them perpetually. Satan made a crafty use of this promise when he tempted our Lord (<a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Matthew 4:6</a>; <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Luke 4:10, 11</a>). No doubt it applies to him pre-eminently, as the specially "Faithful One." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/91-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will command</span><br /><span class="heb">יְצַוֶּה־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ṣaw·weh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His angels</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֭לְאָכָיו</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’ā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">concerning you</span><br /><span class="heb">לָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">to guard you</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝שְׁמָרְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(liš·mā·rə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your ways.</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּרָכֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(də·rā·ḵe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 91:11 For he will put his angels (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/91-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 91:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/91-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 91:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>