Psalms 91 · Verse 11

Psalms 91:11

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psalms 91:11, King James Version

Psalms 91:11 in other translations

BSBFor He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
WEBFor he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
ASVFor he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.
YLTFor His messengers He chargeth for thee, To keep thee in all thy ways,
DARBYFor he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways:
BBEFor he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.
WebsterFor he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

What does Psalms 91:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:9-12

9-12. This exemption from evil is the result of trust in God, who employs angels as ministering spirits (He 1:14).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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 wag 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.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 91:9-16

Whatever 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, will set their love upon him. They by prayer constantly call upon him. His promise is, that he will in due time deliver the believer out of trouble, and in the mean time be with him in trouble. The Lord…

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Psalms 91:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּ֣יkiforH3588
מַ֭לְאָכָיוMal.'a.khavangels hisH4397
יְצַוֶּה\־ye.tza.veh-he will commandH6680
לָּ֑ךְLakhto you
לִ֝שְׁמָרְךָ֗lish.ma.re.khato guard youH8104
בְּכָל\־be.kholin allH3605
דְּרָכֶֽיךָ\׃de.ra.Khei.khaways yourH1870

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 91:11

  • Luke 4:10-11

    For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

  • Psalms 34:7

    The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

  • Hebrews 1:14

    Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

  • Proverbs 3:6

    In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  • Matthew 4:6

    And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

  • Psalms 71:3

    Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

  • Isaiah 31:1

    Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!

  • 2 Kings 6:16-17

    And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
For.
34:7; 71:3; 2Ki 6:16,17; Mt 4:6; Lu 4:10,11; Heb 1:14
in all.
Pr 3:6; Isa 31:1; Jer 2:18

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Context

  • Psalms 91:10

    There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

  • Psalms 91:11

    For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

  • Psalms 91:12

    They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

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Psalms 91:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Pues que á sus ángeles mandará acerca de ti, que te guarden en todos tus caminos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Car il commandera à ses anges à ton sujet, de te garder en toutes tes voies:
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn er wird seinen Engeln über dir befehlen, dich zu bewahren auf allen deinen Wegen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et exaltabitur sicut unicornis cornu meum, et senectus mea in misericordia uberi.