Psalms 91:3
Psalms 91:3 in Multiple Translations
Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence.
He will take you out of the bird-net, and keep you safe from wasting disease.
For he will save you from hidden traps and deadly diseases.
Surely he will deliuer thee from the snare of the hunter, and from the noysome pestilence.
For He delivereth thee from the snare of a fowler, From a calamitous pestilence.
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
To shew forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night:
Yahweh will rescue you from all hidden traps and save you from deadly diseases.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:3
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Psalms 91:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
ה֣וּא
יַ֭צִּֽילְ/ךָ
מִ/פַּ֥ח
יָק֗וּשׁ
מִ/דֶּ֥בֶר
הַוּֽוֹת
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יַ֭צִּֽילְ/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מִ/פַּ֥ח
pach
H6341
snare
Prep | N-ms
יָק֗וּשׁ
yâqûwsh
H3353
fowler
N-ms
מִ/דֶּ֥בֶר
deber
H1698
pestilence
Prep | N-ms
הַוּֽוֹת
havvâh
H1942
desire
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:3
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יַ֭צִּֽילְ/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מִ/פַּ֥ח
pach
H6341
"snare"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
יָק֗וּשׁ
yâqûwsh
H3353
"fowler"
N-ms
This word also means a fowler, referring to a person who sets traps to catch birds, or the trap itself, as described in the Bible.
Definition: fowler, trapper, bait-layer
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: fowler, snare. See also: Psalms 91:3; Proverbs 6:5; Jeremiah 5:26.
מִ/דֶּ֥בֶר
deber
H1698
"pestilence"
Prep | N-ms
A plague or pestilence, like a disease that affects people or animals, as seen in Exodus 9:3 where God sends a pestilence on the Egyptians.
Definition: 1) pestilence, plague 2) murrain, cattle disease, cattle-plague
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: murrain, pestilence, plague. See also: Exodus 5:3; Jeremiah 28:8; Psalms 78:50.
הַוּֽוֹת
havvâh
H1942
"desire"
N-fp
Havvah refers to a strong desire, but often in a bad sense, and can also mean ruin or calamity. It's used to describe something naughty or wicked, like mischief or iniquity. This concept appears in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire (in bad sense) 2) chasm (fig. of destruction) 2a) engulfing ruin, destruction, calamity
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: calamity, iniquity, mischief, mischievous (thing), naughtiness, naughty, noisome, perverse thing, substance, very wickedness. See also: Job 6:2; Psalms 57:2; Psalms 5:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 91:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
- Sermons on Psalms 91:3
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
3Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.
4He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. 5You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 124:7 | We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. |
| 2 | Psalms 141:9 | Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers. |
| 3 | Job 5:10–22 | He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields. He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night. He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth. |
| 4 | Proverbs 7:23 | until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. |
| 5 | Proverbs 6:5 | Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. |
| 6 | 2 Timothy 2:26 | Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. |
| 7 | Ecclesiastes 9:12 | For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them. |
| 8 | Numbers 16:46–48 | Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. |
| 9 | Hosea 9:8 | The prophet is Ephraim’s watchman, along with my God, yet the snare of the fowler lies on all his paths. Hostility is in the house of his God! |
| 10 | Amos 3:5 | Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? |
Psalms 91:3 Summary
This verse promises that God will deliver us from the traps and dangers that Satan sets for us, and from the destructive power of sin and its consequences. Just like a bird is caught in a snare, we can get caught in sinful patterns or habits, but God can set us free. We can trust in God's power and love to protect us, just like a mother bird covers her babies with her wings, as mentioned in Psalms 91:4. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can experience His faithfulness and protection in our lives, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 where God promises to never leave us or forsake us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the snare of the fowler in Psalms 91:3?
The snare of the fowler refers to the traps set by hunters to catch birds, and in this context, it symbolizes the spiritual traps and temptations set by Satan to ensnare believers, as seen in 1 Peter 5:8 where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour us.
What is the deadly plague mentioned in this verse?
The deadly plague in Psalms 91:3 could refer to any number of diseases or epidemics that were prevalent in ancient times, but spiritually, it can also represent the destructive power of sin and its consequences, as warned in Romans 6:23 where the wages of sin is death.
How can I be delivered from these dangers?
According to Psalms 91:3, God Himself will deliver us from the snare of the fowler and the deadly plague, and this is made possible through our faith in Him and our trust in His power and love, as expressed in Psalms 23:4 where God is our Shepherd who guides and protects us.
Is this promise only for Old Testament believers?
No, this promise is for all believers, as seen in the New Testament where Jesus Christ is our refuge and our deliverer, and we are encouraged to trust in Him for our salvation and protection, as stated in Hebrews 13:6 where we are told that God is our helper and we should not be afraid.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'snares' or temptations in my life that I need to be aware of and ask God to deliver me from?
- How can I practically trust in God's power and love to protect me from harm and danger?
- What does it mean to 'abide in the shadow of the Almighty' as mentioned in Psalms 91:1, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- In what ways can I experience God's faithfulness and protection in my life, just like the psalmist in Psalms 91:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,.... These are the words of the psalmist, either speaking to himself, for the encouragement of his own faith and trust in the Lord; or to the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
O thou believing, pious soul, who after my example shalt make God thy refuge, thou shalt partake of the same privilege which I enjoy. He shall deliver thee from the pestilence, which like a fowler’ s snare taketh men suddenly and unexpectedly, and holdeth them fast, and commonly delivers them up to death.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
Psalms 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.Ver. 3. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler] i.e. Of the devil and his emissaries, 2 Timothy 2:26, who, by force and fraud, seek to ensnare the saints. Gratiae privativae multo plures sunt quam positivae, saith Gerson. God daily delivereth his from innumerable deaths and dangers. By fowler here some understand the punishing angel, 2 Samuel 24:15-17, and conceive that this psalm was penned upon occasion of that great plague that followed upon David’ s numbering the people; for then, if ever, both prince and people stood in need of special comfort, and here they have it. Divine consolations are therefore sweet, because seasonable and suitable. And from the noisome pestilence] That uncomfortable and contagious disease. The Vulgate rendereth it, and from rough words. In Hebrew Dabhar signifieth a word, Debher, a pest; an evil tongue hath the pestilence in it, Ab excidio exitiorum.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
(3) Snare of the fowler.—The image of the net has occurred frequently before. (See Psalms 10:15, &c) Here, as in Ecclesiastes 9:12, it is used generally of any unexpected peril to life. Noisome pestilence.—Literally, pestilence of calamities, i.e., fatal. (See Psalms 57:1, where the same word “calamities” occurs.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
Verse 3. Surely he shall deliver thee] If thou wilt act thus, then the God in whom thou trustest will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, from all the devices of Satan, and from all dangerous maladies. As the original word, דבר dabar, signifies a word spoken, and deber, the same letters, signifies pestilence; so some translate one way, and some another: he shall deliver thee from the evil and slanderous word; he shall deliver thee from the noisome pestilence - all blasting and injurious winds, effluvia, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:3
3–8. The providential care of God described in detail. The Psalmist, if the interpretation advocated above is correct, now addresses Israel; or, it may be, any godly Israelite.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler - The snare or gin set for catching birds; meaning, here, that God would save him from the purposes of wicked people; such purposes as might
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:3
3. Surely he shall deliver thee—The change from the first person in Psalms 91:2, to the second in Psalms 91:3, is abrupt and perplexing.
Sermons on Psalms 91:3
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Origin of Man in Relation to the Theory of Evolution by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three fundamental principles of Christian faith. The first principle is the belief in the word of God as the foundation of understanding. The |
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Surely He Shall Deliver Thee From the Snare of the Fowler by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's dual deliverance from the snares of the fowler, illustrating that He protects His people from entering traps and also rescues them if they fall into |
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Psalms 91:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare, illustrating how Satan ensnares individuals through subtlety and deception, much like a fowler traps birds. He explains tha |
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Psalm 17 by Henry Law | F. B. Meyer, Andrew Murray, and A. J. Gordon delve into the profound truths of Romans 6:11, emphasizing the believer's death to sin and life in Christ. They discuss the sensitivity |
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The Gospel and Its Ministry by Robert Anderson | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'snare' (pagis), describing it as a trap that can unexpectedly endanger or bring one under the control of a hostile force. The snare o |
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The Snare of the Folwer by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a bird caught in a snare to illustrate the predicament of Israel and humanity as a whole. The bird represents humanity, trapped in t |
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The Cross Brings Victory by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the positive side of the message of the cross, emphasizing that it is a pathway to resurrection life and joy for those who accept its working. Through the |