King James Version
Psalm 121
Travelers find steady reassurance in this second Song of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134) in Book V, which offers comfort to pilgrims journeying through dangerous terrain. The speaker looks toward the hills and recognizes that true protection comes from the creator of heaven and earth, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. Divine care guards the traveler's foot from slipping, shields against sun and moon, and protects coming and going both now and forever. The tone is serene, assuring wanderers of watchful oversight along life's path. A key verse expresses this foundational trust: 'My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.' It remains a classic song of protection.
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
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