What Is the KJV Version of Psalm 91?

Jun 26,2025 00:00

What Is the KJV Version of Psalm 91?

The King James Version of Psalm 91 renders this beloved “Soldier’s Psalm” in poetic Elizabethan English. Its themes of refuge and divine protection shine through archaic yet majestic phrasing.

Key Phrases in KJV

  • “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (v. 1) – “Secret place” and “shadow” convey intimate safety.
  • “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” (v. 2) – Fortress imagery emphasizes strength.
  • “He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” (v. 11) – Angelic guardianship promises active care.

Literary Features

The KJV’s balanced couplets (“terror by night and arrow by day”) and its use of “thee”/“thou” foster a meditative rhythm, inviting chanted or sung recitation in historic worship.

Devotional Use

Because of its solemn cadence, many find the KJV text especially moving in liturgies and memorization. Meditate on each verse’s promise of protection, rehearsing its comfort in life’s storms.

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