DiscipleDeck
Get started
Bible Commentary

Psalms 91:11

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The angels.

"He shall give his angels charge," etc. The restful spirit of absolute trust in God rises in this psalm to its loftiest height. It is a glorious commentary on . The Divine answer at the close () shows how near the Lord is to the soul that trusts him. Compare, as an equally glorious New Testament parallel, . St. Paul defies "angels and principalities" of evil to harm God's children. Here holy angels are declared to be their watchful helpers and guardians.

I. HIS ANGELS. Angels sustain a most close, happy, exalted relation to God, of nearness, love, service (; ; ).

II. THEY ARE OUR FELLOW SUBJECTS AND FELLOW SERVANTS IN THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM OF OUR RISEN LORD. (; , .) Jesus, who received their ministry on earth (; ), commands it now ().

III. THEIR MIGHTY POWERS ARE WILLINGLY AND OBEDIENTLY EXERCISED IN MINISTERING TO THE WELFARE OF GOD'S CHILDREN. (.) Note: They minister to God for his children. Their power is inconceivably great. One angel was able to destroy Sodom and the other guilty cities. The same angel gently, though firmly, led Lot out. One angel smote the firstborn (comp. , ; , etc.; ).

IV. ANGELS ARE TO BE OUR FELLOW WORSHIPPERS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE ETERNAL HOME. (; .)

REMARKS.

1. This case is minute as well as mighty (). One false step may be fatal. Angels are examples of that thorough obedience which is "faithful in that which is least."

2. It is our Father's care we are to recognize. "He shall give his angels charge." All their power, wisdom, care, love, flow from him as their Source. His care and love are over each one of his children every moment. "Over thee to keep thee."

Recommended reading

More for Psalms 91:11

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:1-16Psalms 91:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION THIS psalm, like the majority in the present Book, is without a title. Jewish tradition, however, ascribed it to Moses—a conclusion which Dr. Kay and others accept as borne out by the facts, especially by the…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:1-16Psalms 91:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe man that trusts in God. I. WE HAVE HIS DESCRIPTION. 1. He dwells in the secret place, etc. 2. He abides under the shadow of the Almighty. II. HIS CONFESSION OF FAITH (Psalms 91:2.) The Lord is his Refuge, Fortress,…Matthew Henry on Psalms 91:9-16Psalms 91:9-16 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWhatever happens, nothing shall hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befal, it shall come, not for his hurt, but for good, though for the present it be not joyous but grievous. Those who rightly know God, wi…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11-13Psalms 91:11-13 · The Pulpit CommentaryHis angels. The mention of them is introduced here in order to show how the blessed promise of Psalms 91:10 is fulfilled. The angels are continually spoken of in Scripture. First of all, we read of them in connection wi…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11Psalms 91:11 · The Pulpit CommentaryAngel agencies. For associations of "angels" with Moses and his times, we may recall the New Testament saying, that the "Law was given by the disposition of angels." Moses had associated angels with Abraham and Jacob; a…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11Psalms 91:11 · The Pulpit CommentaryFor he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways (comp. Psalms 34:7). The faithful are under the constant care of angels (Hebrews 1:14), who guide them and direct them perpetually. Satan made…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:1-16The man that trusts in God. I. WE HAVE HIS DESCRIPTION. 1. He dwells in the secret place, etc. 2. He abides under the shadow of the Almighty. II. HIS CONFESSION OF FAITH (Psalms 91:2.) The Lord is his Refuge, Fortress,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:1-16EXPOSITION THIS psalm, like the majority in the present Book, is without a title. Jewish tradition, however, ascribed it to Moses—a conclusion which Dr. Kay and others accept as borne out by the facts, especially by the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Psalms 91:9-16Whatever happens, nothing shall hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befal, it shall come, not for his hurt, but for good, though for the present it be not joyous but grievous. Those who rightly know God, wi…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11-13His angels. The mention of them is introduced here in order to show how the blessed promise of Psalms 91:10 is fulfilled. The angels are continually spoken of in Scripture. First of all, we read of them in connection wi…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways (comp. Psalms 34:7). The faithful are under the constant care of angels (Hebrews 1:14), who guide them and direct them perpetually. Satan made…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:11Angel agencies. For associations of "angels" with Moses and his times, we may recall the New Testament saying, that the "Law was given by the disposition of angels." Moses had associated angels with Abraham and Jacob; a…Joseph S. Exell and contributors