Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High;
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Who says of the Lord, He is my safe place and my tower of strength: he is my God, in whom is my hope.
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He will take you out of the bird-net, and keep you safe from wasting disease.
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You will be covered by his feathers; under his wings you will be safe: his good faith will be your salvation.
Psalms 91:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 91:1 say?
Psalms 91:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High;”
Where is Psalms 91:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 91:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 91, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 91:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 91:1 in?
Psalms 91:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 91:1?
Psalms 91:1 reads (BBE): “Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.