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For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways.

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God Commands Angels to Protect You

Commentators affirm this is a direct promise of God's active care. He commands His angels—powerful, swift messengers—to guard and preserve His people. John Calvin describes this as a profound act of God's condescending love, providing tangible agents of His protection to comfort us in our weakness and fear.

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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 91:11

18th Century

Theologian

For he shall give his angels charge over thee - literally, “He will give ‘command’ to his angels.” That is, he would instruct them,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 91:11

19th Century

Bishop

Angels. The idea of a special guardian angel for each individual has possibly been favoured by this verse, though it had its origi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 91:10–11

19th Century

Preacher

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 91:11

16th Century

Theologian

For he has given his angels charge concerning thee. This is added by the Psalmist expressly to counteract any fears that might arise from …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 91:11

17th Century

Pastor

For he shall give his angels charge over thee
Created spirits, so called, made by the Lord, and are at his command; …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 91:9–16

17th Century

Minister

Whatever happens, nothing will hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befall him, it will come, not for his harm, but for his good, even …

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