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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 91 - Introduction

* The safety of those who have God for their refuge. (1-8) Their favour with Him. (9-16)

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See also Psalms 91 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The author of this psalm, and the occasion on which it was composed, are alike unknown. The psalm has no title; and there are no internal marks by which we can ascertain when, or by whom, it was writt...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This exquisite Psalm may no doubt simply describe the security of the godly man under Jehovah's protection amid the perils of his journey through life. But it gains in point and force if it is regarde...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XCI. There are no data for ascertaining either the author or the date of this psalm. The variety of the figures employed seems to indicate a general view of life and its possible perils. It may have b...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 91 Jarchi and others think this psalm was written by Moses m, as was the preceding; but the Targum ascribes it to David; as do the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2987. B.C. 1017._ It is not certain who was the author of this Psalm, but “the occasion,” says Bishop Patrick, “seems to have been some great pestilence; in which, as in all other dangers, the...

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