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Protection from All Dangers
Commentators agree that the animals in this verse are symbolic. The lion and young lion represent open, violent dangers that attack with force. The adder and serpent (or dragon) symbolize hidden, insidious threats that attack with craftiness and deceit. The promise is that God protects the believer from all types of spiritual and worldly opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 91:13
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder — You will be safe among dangers, as if the rage of the lion were restrained, and he becam…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 91:13
19th Century
Bishop
Lion ... adder ... young lion. —These are used no doubt, emblematically for the various obstacles, difficulties, and danger which …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 91:13
19th Century
Preacher
You shall tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon you shall trample under feet.
Strength and mastery may be un…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 91:13
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt walk over the lion and asp. The same truth is expressed here in different words. He had already spoken of the obstacles which S…
John Gill
On Psalms 91:13
17th Century
Pastor
You shall tread upon the lion and adder
Or be unhurt by such savage and poisonous creatures; as the Israelites, when…
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 …