Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4)

Context, Psalm 91:3-4

3 
Surely he will save you
    from the fowler’s snare
    and from the deadly pestilence.
4 
He will cover you with his feathers,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Psalms 91:4

ESV - ⁴ He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked July 02 2020 • Jack Gutknecht