Psalms 91 · Verse 14

Psalms 91:14

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Psalms 91:14, King James Version

Psalms 91:14 in other translations

BSB“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
WEB“Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
ASVBecause he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
YLTBecause in Me he hath delighted, I also deliver him--I set him on high, Because he hath known My name.
DARBYBecause he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
BBEBecause he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.
WebsterBecause he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

What does Psalms 91:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:14-16
14-16. God Himself speaks (compare Psa 46:10; 75:2, 3). All the terms to express safety and peace indicate the most undoubting confidence (compare Psa 18:2; 20:1; 22:5). set his love--that of the most ardent kind.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 Because he hath set his love upon me - Here the Most High is introduced as confirming the word of his servant. He has fixed his love - his heart and soul, on me. Therefore will I deliver him - I will save him in all troubles, temptations, and evils of every kind. I will set him on high - I will place him out of the reach of all his enemies. I will honor and ennoble him, because he hath known my name - because he has loved, honored, and served me, and rendered me that worship which is my due. He has known me to be the God of infinite mercy and love.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

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 91:14 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.

כִּ֤יkiforH3588
בִ֣יvi<in> me
חָ֭שַׁקCha.shakhe lovesH2836
וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּva.'a.fa.le.Te.huand I will deliver himH6403
אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ'a.sa.ge.Ve.huI will set on high himH7682
כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
יָדַ֥עya.Da'he knowsH3045
שְׁמִֽי\׃she.Miname myH8034

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

Cross references for Psalms 91:14

  • Psalms 9:10

    And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

  • John 14:23

    Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • John 16:27

    For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  • Philippians 2:9-11

    Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  • Isaiah 33:16

    He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

  • Galatians 4:9

    But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

  • Psalms 91:9

    Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

  • John 17:3

    And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  • Psalms 89:16-17

    In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
set.
9; 1Ch 29:3; Joh 14:23; 16:27; Ro 8:28; Jas 1:12; 2:5
I will set.
59:1; *marg:
89:16,17; Isa 33:16; Php 2:9-11
known.
9:10; Joh 17:3; Ga 4:9

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Context

  • Psalms 91:13

    Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

  • Psalms 91:14

    Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

  • Psalms 91:15

    He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

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Psalms 91:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Por cuanto en mí ha puesto su voluntad, yo también lo libraré: pondrélo en alto, por cuanto ha conocido mi nombre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Parce qu’il a mis son affection sur moi, je le délivrerai; je le mettrai en une haute retraite, parce qu’il a connu mon nom.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Weil er Wonne an mir hat, will ich ihn erretten; ich will ihn in Sicherheit setzen, weil er meinen Namen kennt.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Plantati in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri florebunt.