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PSALM 91
THE ARGUMENT.
The penman of this Psalm is uncertain. The occasion of it seems to have been that great pestilence recorded 2Sa 24
The psalmist representeth the state of the godly, Psa_91:1,2. Their safety, and place of habitation, Psa_91:3-10. Comfortable promises of God’s preserving them, Psa_91:11, of his support and salvation, Psa_91:12-16.
The secret place; or, hiding-place. He that makes God his habitation and refuge, as he is called below, Psa_91:9, resorting to him, and relying upon him in his dangers and difficulties, shall not be disappointed of his hope, but shall find a quiet and safe repose under the Divine protection. A
shadow in Scripture phrase commonly signifies protection. See Gen_19:8 Jud_9:15 Psa_17:8, &c.