A watchman guards families on a mountain road as night becomes dawn near distant Jerusalem

Psalm 121:7-8

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Chapter overview
Psalm 121 lifts pilgrim eyes beyond mountains toward the maker and keeper who never sleeps. Shade, watchful presence, and comprehensive protection accompany every step, departure, and return now and in the future.
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1A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. I lift up my eyes to the hills, || From where does my help come?
2My help [is] from YHWH, || Maker of the heavens and earth,
3He does not permit your foot to be moved, || He who is preserving you does not slumber.
4Behold, He does not slumber, nor sleep, || He who is preserving Israel.
5YHWH [is] He who is preserving you, || YHWH [is] your shade on your right hand,
6By day the sun does not strike you, || Nor the moon by night.
7YHWH preserves you from all evil, || He preserves your soul.
8YHWH preserves your going out and your coming in, || From now on—even for all time!
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 121

  • Psalm 121:1-2A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. I lift up my eyes to the hills, || From where…
  • Psalm 121:7-8YHWH preserves you from all evil, || He preserves your soul.

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