Psalms 91:11
Psalms 91:11 in Multiple Translations
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.
For he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.
For he will command his angels to take care of you in everything you do.
For hee shall giue his Angels charge ouer thee to keepe thee in all thy wayes.
For His messengers He chargeth for thee, To keep thee in all thy ways,
For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
But my horn shall be exalted like that of the unicorn: and my old age in plentiful mercy.
because Yahweh will command his angels to protect you wherever you go.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:11
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Psalms 91:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֣י
מַ֭לְאָכָי/ו
יְצַוֶּה
לָּ֑/ךְ
לִ֝/שְׁמָרְ/ךָ֗
בְּ/כָל
דְּרָכֶֽי/ךָ
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מַ֭לְאָכָי/ו
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-mp | Suff
יְצַוֶּה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
לָּ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
לִ֝/שְׁמָרְ/ךָ֗
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
דְּרָכֶֽי/ךָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:11
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מַ֭לְאָכָי/ו
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-mp | Suff
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְצַוֶּה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
לָּ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
לִ֝/שְׁמָרְ/ךָ֗
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
דְּרָכֶֽי/ךָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 91:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
- Sermons on Psalms 91:11
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
9Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High—
10no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
12They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 4:10–11 | For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully; and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” |
| 2 | Psalms 34:7 | The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. |
| 3 | Hebrews 1:14 | Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? |
| 4 | Proverbs 3:6 | in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. |
| 5 | Matthew 4:6 | “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” |
| 6 | Psalms 71:3 | Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. |
| 7 | Isaiah 31:1 | Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 6:16–17 | “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 2:18 | Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile ? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates ? |
Psalms 91:11 Summary
[This verse promises that God will command His angels to guard us in all our ways, which means He has given them specific instructions to watch over and protect us. This is a powerful reminder of God's love and care for us, and we can trust in His protection, just like the Psalmist did in Psalms 23:4. As we trust in God's protection, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to command His angels concerning me?
This means that God has given His angels specific instructions to watch over and protect us, as seen in Psalms 91:11, and is a demonstration of His love and care for us, similar to how He sent an angel to protect the Israelites in Exodus 23:20.
How do I know if I am eligible for this kind of angelic protection?
According to Psalms 91:9-10, this protection is available to those who have made the LORD their dwelling and refuge, demonstrating their trust and faith in Him, much like the Psalmist's declaration in Psalms 23:4.
Will the angels always prevent bad things from happening to me?
While God's angels will guard us in all our ways, as promised in Psalms 91:11, we must also remember that God's ways are not always our ways, and sometimes He allows challenges to come into our lives for our growth and refinement, as seen in James 1:2-4.
Can I see the angels that are guarding me?
The Bible does not promise that we will see the angels that are guarding us, but rather that they will be working behind the scenes to protect and guide us, much like the angels that Elisha's servant saw in 2 Kings 6:17 when their eyes were opened to see them.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's protection in my life, and how can I be more mindful of His presence and care?
- How can I demonstrate my trust in God's protection and provision, like the Psalmist in Psalms 91:2?
- What are some areas of my life where I feel vulnerable or unprotected, and how can I pray for God's angels to guard me in those areas?
- How can I balance my understanding of God's protection with the reality of living in a fallen world, where bad things can still happen to God's people?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee,.... Created spirits, so called, made by the Lord, and are at his command; who are ministering spirits to his people, who encamp about them, and are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
His angels; those blessed, and powerful, and watchful spirits whom God hath appointed to mind the affairs of this lower world, and to take care of the heirs of salvation, . In all thy ways; in the whole course of thy life, and in all thy lawful undertakings.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
Psalms 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.Ver. 11. For he shall give his angels charge over thee] This guard of angels, many angels, yea, all, if need be, to secure every poor believer, how meanly soever he thinks of himself, or is esteemed by others, is no small privilege. See Matthew 4:6. To keep thee in all thy ways] In all thy lawful and Christian undertakings; for no further doth God or his holy angels take charge of thee. If we keep not within God’ s precincts, we cannot look for his protection. Wefts and strays fall to the Lord of the soil. The State secureth none that are abroad at undue hours, that travel not between sun and sun. Divines observe, that the devil, citing this text, Matthew 4:6, left out these words on purpose, as not for his purpose; yet doth not our Saviour so much as upbraid him with this mutilation, nor yet tell him of that which followeth, Psalms 91:13, "Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder," &c., to teach us, in dealing with an adversary, not to lie at the catch, but answer to the thing, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
(11) Angels.—The idea of a special guardian angel for each individual has possibly been favoured by this verse, though it had its origin in heathen belief: “By every man, as he is born, there stands A spirit good, a holy guide of life.” . Here, however, it is not one particular individual, but all who have fulfilled the conditions of Psa 91:9-10 who are the objects of angelic charge. (Comp. Psalms 34:7.) (For the well-known quotation of this and Psalms 91:12 in the Temptation, see Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10-11; with Notes in New Testament Commentary.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
Verse 11. He shall give his angels charge over thee] Evil spirits may attempt to injure thee; but they shall not be able. The angels of God shall have an especial charge to accompany, defend, and preserve thee; and against their power, the influence of evil spirits cannot prevail. These will, when necessary, turn thy steps out of the way of danger; ward it off when it comes in thy ordinary path; suggest to thy mind prudent counsels, profitable designs, and pious purposes; and thus minister to thee as a child of God, and an heir of salvation. To keep thee in all thy ways.] The path of duty is the way of safety. Thou canst not reasonably expect protection if thou walk not in the way of obedience. Thy ways are the paths of duty, which God's word and providence have marked out for thee. The way of sin is not thy way-thy duty, thy interest. Keep in thy own ways, not in those of sin, Satan, the world, and the flesh; and God will take care of thee.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:11
11. Cp. Genesis 24:7; Genesis 24:40; Exodus 23:20 (“I send an angel before thee to keep thee in the way”); Psalms 34:7. This verse and the next were quoted by the Tempter (Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10-11). If the words are primarily addressed to Israel, there is a particular force in the citation. Israel was a type of Christ; had He not then the fullest right to claim for Himself the promises made to Israel?
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee - literally, “He will give ‘command’ to his angels.” That is, he would instruct them, or appoint them for this purpose.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:11
11. His angels charge over thee—The doctrine of angelic ministry to God’s children, or chosen ones, is everywhere recognised in the Bible.Genesis 28:12; Psalms 34:7; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14.
Sermons on Psalms 91:11
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God's Supreme Interest in Man #2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sequence of events in the Gospel of Luke. He highlights the moment when Jesus is baptized and the heavens o |
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Light on Satan's Tactics - Satan's Tactic With Eve by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments, even the smallest ones. He uses the example of testing a child's obedience by instructing |
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Spiritual Discernment by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of three exercises of the mind: proving, holding, and abstaining. He explains that these exercises are crucial in navigating |
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(Through the Bible) Hebrews 5-6 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses a group of believers who have not progressed in their spiritual growth. He emphasizes that they should have been at a stage where they could t |
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The Horizon of Christ - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of living in God and living out from God, rather than using God for personal gain. The sermon emphasizes the significance of co |
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(Luke) 12 - Intro to the Temptation by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Gospel of Luke and presents Jesus as the Son of all mankind and the Savior of everybody. The key verse is Luke 19:10, which states that |
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Living in God's Compound by Otto Koning | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of how God transformed his family's life. He talks about how his son repented and became a soul winner after attending a lif |