Psalms 91:16

"He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him."

Key Reflection

This verse promises that those who call upon God will find his presence and protection. In times of distress, God not only answers their prayers but also honors them by delivering them from trouble, affirming a close and supportive relationship between the believer and the divine.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

With long life will I satisfy him -The margin here, is “length of days;” that is, days lengthened out or multiplied. The meaning is, I will give him length of days as he desires, or until he is satisfied with life; implying (1) that it is natural to desire long life; (2) that long life is to be regarded as a blessing (compareProverbs 3:2,Proverbs 3:16;Exodus 20:12); (3) that the tendency of religion is to lengthen out life; since virtue, temperance, regular industry, calmness of mind, moderation in all things, freedom from excesses in eating and in drinking - to all of which religion prompts -

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