Psalms 91

Psalms 91:3

he shall deliver thee] Having practised in the second verse what he taught in the first; Here he teacheth others to do the like, applies his example to them.

Psalms 91:5

not be afraid] Esay XLIII. 2. emphatical expressions, and rhetorical amplifications, allowed in all humane Authors. Not yet implying that we are actualy deliveed in all such dangers; but that at least they shall work for our good, if we be not delivered out of them, Rom. VIII. 28.

Psalms 91:11

his Angels charge over thee] Alledged by the Devil to Christ, Mat. IV. 6.

in all thy wayes] Of holinesse and righteousnesse. These words the Devil omits; as making against his temptation, which was against the minde of the text.

Psalms 91:13

tread upon the lion] Esay XI. 6,—9. Hos. II. 18. without harme or damage. Not as the Pope applied it to his treading upon the neck of the Emperour.

Psalms 91:14

on high] Safely above all perils and dangers.

Psalms 91:16

with long life] If God shall see it good and fit for him. Otherwise a good man may be cut off by Plague, or warre.