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Psalm 91:1-13

He Will Command His Angels Concerning You

March 5, 2028

The Guardian Angel, Domenichino
The Guardian Angel, Domenichino, 1615Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
A great winged angel in gold strides forward with one arm raised, sheltering a small child who clings to him, while a dark figure shrinks away below.For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.DomenichinoA Bolognese painter trained by the Carracci, admired for calm, clear, classical compositions.Museo di Capodimonte, NaplesThe Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, housed in a former royal palace above the city.Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelLuke 4:1-13Lk 4:1-13
EpistleRom. 10:8b-13Rom 10:8b-13
Old TestamentDeut. 26:1-11Dt 26:1-11
PsalterPs. 91:1-13Ps 91:1-13

Overview & Insights

"He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." (Psalm 91:11)

A psalm of confidence promising that those who make the Lord their refuge will be protected from harm, guarded by angels, and answered and delivered by God who honors and satisfies them.

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16Commentary on Ps 91:1-2, 9-16 Working Preacher

Working Preacher's Lent 1 commentary on the psalm of refuge.

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 CommentaryPs 91:1-2, 9-16 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Calvin Seminary's preaching-focused reading of the psalm's protection imagery.

Psalm 91:1-13Ps 91:1-13 Enduring Word · David Guzik

An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.

Background & Word Study

Psalm 91 InterlinearPs 91 Interlinear BibleHub

Hebrew text and parsing for the psalm's refuge and shelter language.

The Church Fathers

Psalm 91 CatenaPs 91 Catena Catena

Patristic reflection on the psalm the devil quotes in the temptation narrative.

Worship & Prayers

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