Psalms 91:16

16 I will satisfy him with a long life[a] and show him My salvation.[b]

Psalms 91:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 91:16

With long life will I satisfy him
In this world: the saints live in it as long as they choose to live; and when they come to die, be it when it will, they are, like Abraham, full of years, or satisfied with them; they have had enough of them, and would not live always here; but, with good old Simeon, desire to depart in peace; and in the other world they shall be satisfied with length of days, for ever and ever, even with eternal life; and nothing short of this will satisfy a good man:

and show him my salvation;
Jesus Christ, the author of salvation, whom God appointed to do it, and who has finished it; salvation itself, wrought out by him; its fulness and suitableness, and interest in it; and also eternal glory and happiness, the completion and consummation of salvation: the former is shown unto and seen by faith here; the latter will be seen and enjoyed in heaven to all eternity. Aben Ezra and Kimchi refer this salvation to the days of the Messiah.

Psalms 91:16 In-Context

14 Because he is lovingly devoted to Me, I will deliver him; I will exalt him because he knows My name.
15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor.
16 I will satisfy him with a long life and show him My salvation.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Ps 21:4; Ex 20:12; Dt 4:40
  • [b]. Gn 49:18; Ex 14:13; 15:2
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