Psalms 91:1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
What this verse means
Safety is pictured as living close to God, the way a shelter holds someone in a storm.
A short prayer
Most High, draw me close. Let me live today in the shelter of Your presence.
Read in context — Psalms 91
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
Related verses
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Proverbs 16:3
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Psalms 34:18