In the second verse of Psalm 91, which two metaphors does the psalmist use to describe God?
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Correct answer: My Refuge and my Fortress
The psalmist personalizes his trust by declaring, 'I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress.' These military and architectural terms depict God as a secure place of safety against any enemy.
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