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A Protected Observer
Commentators agree that this verse promises believers a position of safety. While calamity may unfold around them, those who trust in God are positioned as protected observers, not victims. They will "only with their eyes behold" the consequences that fall upon the wicked because they have made the Lord their refuge.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 91:8
18th Century
Theologian
Only - That is, this is “all” that will occur to you. The only thing which you have to anticipate is that you will see how God punishes sinn…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 91:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
Only with your eyes will you behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, you…
John Gill
On Psalms 91:8
17th Century
Pastor
Only with your eyes you shall behold
The flying arrow, the walking pestilence, and wasting destruction, and the grea…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 91:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Anyone who by faith chooses God for his protector shall find in him all that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making…