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For you, Yahweh, are my refuge! You have made the Most High your habitation.

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The 'Because' of Protection

Commentators emphasize that this verse provides the reason for the promises of safety that follow. God's protection isn't arbitrary; it is specifically for the one who has actively chosen to make Him their refuge. As scholars like Charles Spurgeon and John Calvin note, the security described in the psalm is a direct consequence of this foundational act of trust.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 91:9

18th Century

Theologian

Because you have made the Lord, which is my refuge—literally, “For you, O Jehovah, (are) my refuge.” The Chaldee Paraphras…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 91:9

19th Century

Bishop

You ... my.—The difficulty of the change of person is avoided by the Authorized Version, but only with violence to the text, which…

Charles Spurgeon

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…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 91:9

16th Century

Theologian

Because thou, Jehovah, art my protection. He elaborates at such length in praise of God's providence, knowing how slow people naturally ar…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 91:9

17th Century

Pastor

Because you have made the Lord which is my refuge
So the words, according to Kimchi, also are directed to the good m…

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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