Psalms, 91
5. For you, O Lord, have delighted me with your doings, and I will exult in the works of your hands.
5. For you, O Lord, have delighted me with your doings, and I will exult in the works of your hands.
Psalm 91 is known as a Psalm of Protection and Security, where the psalmist declares his confidence in God as refuge and fortress. He mentions divine protection against disease, natural disasters, night dangers and enemy attacks. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this Psalm:
Psalm 121:7-8: "The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will keep your departure and your entrance from now and forever." This verse emphasizes constant divine protection at all times in life.
Proverbs 18:10: "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs away to her and is safe." This verse highlights the name of God as a source of security and protection.
Matthew 4:6-7: "If you are the Son of God, throw you from here; for it is written, to your angels you will give orders about you; and they shall sustain you in your hands, that you will never stumble into any stone." "Jesus Jesus: It is also written, Thou shalt not try the Lord your God." This biblical passage shows Satan's temptation to Jesus to test his trust in God and his resistance to temptation.
2 Timothy 4:18: "And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and will take me saved to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen!" This verse emphasizes divine protection against evil works and the promise of eternal life in the heavenly kingdom.
Hebrews 13:5-6: "Be your life exempt from greed, contenting you with what you have; for he himself said, I will not let you, nor will I help you. So let us say confidently: The Lord is my aid, no I will fear; what can the man make me? " This verse highlights trust in God as a source of security and the need to avoid greed and love for money.
“Esforce-se, mesmo se for um pouco, mas sempre…” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
