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Version</a></span><br />Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/91.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/91.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/91.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/91.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/91.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/91.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will lodge in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/91.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/91.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who abides in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/91.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will remain secure <i>and</i> rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/91.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/91.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/91.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/91.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/91.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/91.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/91.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/91.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, who rests in the shadow of the Almighty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/91.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/91.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/91.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of Shaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/91.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/91.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/91.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He who is dwelling "" In the secret place of the Most High, "" Habitually lodges in the shade of the Mighty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/91.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/91.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He dwelling in the covering of the Most High, in the shadow of the Almighty shall he lodge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/91.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The praise of a canticle for David. He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/91.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 90:1>The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/91.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/91.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/91.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />HE who dwells in the protection of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/91.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He sits in the shelter of The Highest and is glorified in the shadow of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/91.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O thou that dwellest in the covert of the Most High, And abidest in the shadow of the Almighty;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/91.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Praise of a Song, by David. He that dwells in the help of the Highest, shall sojourn under the shelter of the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/91-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11522" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">He who dwells</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: bə·sê·ṯer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">in the shelter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: ‘el·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">of the Most High</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: yiṯ·lō·w·nān (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">will abide</a> <a href="/hebrew/6738.htm" title="6738: bə·ṣêl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A shadow. From tsalal; shade, whether literal or figurative.">in the shadow</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">of the Almighty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”…<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="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></span><br />For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Psalm 61:3-4</a></span><br />For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-5.htm">Psalm 121:5-8</a></span><br />The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. / The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. / The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a></span><br />Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a></span><br />For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-21.htm">Exodus 33:21-22</a></span><br />The LORD continued, “There is a place near Me where you are to stand upon a rock, / and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a></span><br />The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-7</a></span><br />Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. / If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-39</a></span><br />Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></b></br> And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">dwelleth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></b></br> For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></b></br> Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">abide.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13</a></b></br> His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.</p><p class="hdg">under</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8</a></b></br> Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7</a></b></br> How excellent <i>is</i> thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until <i>these</i> calamities be overpast.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-21.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/john/1-38.htm">Abidest</a> <a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Dwellest</a> <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/46-4.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">High</a> <a href="/joshua/8-9.htm">Lodgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/80-10.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/psalms/80-10.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/psalms/68-13.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Abidest</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Dwellest</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/91-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/joshua/8-9.htm">Lodgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/94-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/102-11.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/psalms/102-11.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Wings</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/91.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>He who dwells</b><br />The phrase "He who dwells" suggests a continuous, intentional act of residing or abiding. In Hebrew, the word "yashab" conveys the idea of sitting, remaining, or settling. This implies a deliberate choice to live in close proximity to God, not just a temporary visit. Historically, dwelling in a place meant establishing one's home and life there, indicating a deep, ongoing relationship with the divine presence.<p><b>in the shelter</b><br />The term "shelter" in Hebrew is "seter," which means a secret place or hiding place. This suggests a place of protection and intimacy, where one is hidden from danger. In ancient times, a shelter was a place of refuge from enemies or harsh weather, symbolizing God's protective care over those who seek Him.<p><b>of the Most High</b><br />"Most High" is translated from the Hebrew "Elyon," a title for God that emphasizes His supreme authority and sovereignty. This name for God is used to denote His exalted status above all other powers and deities. It reflects the belief in God's ultimate control and protection over His creation, offering assurance to those who trust in Him.<p><b>will abide</b><br />The word "abide" is derived from the Hebrew "lun," which means to lodge or stay overnight. It conveys a sense of resting and remaining in a place of safety. This suggests that those who dwell in God's presence will find rest and security, not just temporarily, but as a permanent state of being.<p><b>in the shadow</b><br />"Shadow" in Hebrew is "tsel," which implies protection and covering. In the harsh climate of the ancient Near East, a shadow provided relief from the scorching sun, symbolizing God's protective presence. The imagery of a shadow suggests closeness and nearness to God, as one must be close to be in someone's shadow.<p><b>of the Almighty</b><br />"Almighty" is translated from the Hebrew "Shaddai," a name for God that emphasizes His power and might. This title reflects God's ability to provide and protect, underscoring His strength and sufficiency. In the context of this verse, it reassures believers of God's capability to shield and sustain them through all circumstances.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/91.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1, 2) <span class= "bld">He . . . I</span>.--The especial difficulty of this psalm, its abrupt changes of person, meets us at the outset. The text literally rendered, runs: "<span class= "ital">He sitting in the hiding place of the Most High; In the shadow of the Almighty he lodgeth, I say to Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress, My God, I trust in Him. </span>The change in the last clause presents no particular difficulty, as many similar instances occur; but that from the <span class= "ital">third </span>person, in the first verse, to the <span class= "ital">first, </span>in the second, is very awkward, and many shifts have been adopted to get out of it. The best is to supply the word <span class= "ital">blessed: "</span>Blessed is he that," &c<span class= "note">[16]</span> The different names for God employed here should be noticed. By their accumulation the poet makes the sum of assurance doubly sure.<p><span class= "note">[16] The omission of this word by a copyist would be very natural, from its confusion with the numerical heading of the psalm and the initial letter of the word that now begins it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/91.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Psalm 90:1</a>). He who has his thoughts always on God is said to "dwell in him" - to "make his abode with him" - to "sit down in his secret place." He has the Almighty, as it were, for his constant companion. <span class="cmt_word">Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.</span> This is not "tautology." What is meant is that "loving faith on man's part shall be met by faithful love on God's part" (Kay). God will extend his "shadow" over the man who places himself under his protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/91-1.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">He who dwells</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֭שֵׁב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the shelter</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֵ֣תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sê·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, hiding place, secrecy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Most High</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶלְי֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will abide</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·lō·w·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the shadow</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6738.htm">Strong's 6738: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shadow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Almighty.</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֝דַּ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the secret place (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 90:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 90:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/91-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 91:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:2" /></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>