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Psalms 91:1 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 91

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

KJV · King James Version

"He that dwelleth3427 in the secret5643 place of the most High5945 shall abide3885 under the shadow6738 of the Almighty7706. abide: Heb. lodge"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses that, dwelleth, shall, abide, while the WEB renders these as who, dwells, will, rest. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 91:1 in Psalms 91

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 91:1 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 91. Read the full chapter →

v.1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
v.2 I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
v.3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 91:1

What does Psalms 91:1 say?

Psalms 91:1 reads: "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 91:1 in?

Psalms 91:1 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 91:1 about?

Psalms 91:1 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Peace. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 91:1 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 91:1 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "He that dwelleth3427 in the secret5643 place of the most High5945 shall abide3885 under the shadow6738 of the Almighty7706. abide: Heb. lodge". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 91:1?

Psalms 91:1 is 19 words in the WEB translation (91 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 91:1?

To memorise Psalms 91:1, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 91:1 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 91:1 today?

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