Psalms
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4
Psalms 91:4 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, refuge in God, and trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 91:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 91:4 reads: "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." The verse speaks to God's protection, refuge in God, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 91 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 91:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." is Psalms 91:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 91.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 91:4?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 91:4 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 18:2, and Deuteronomy 33:27. Reading them alongside Psalms 91:4 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Psalms 91:4?
Read Psalms 91:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.