The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 91:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

He shall cover thee with his feathers; rather, with his pinions (see the Revised Version; comp. Psalms 91:1; and see Exodus 19:4; Deuteronomy 32:11). And under his wings shalt thou trust; rather, shalt thou take refuge.

His truth—i.e. "his faithfulness, his fidelity"—shall be thy shield and buckler; i.e. "thy protection."

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