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

Psalm 121

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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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1I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?
2My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!
3May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!
4Look! Israel’s protector does not sleep or slumber!
5The Lord is your protector; the Lord is the shade at your right hand.
6The sun will not harm you by day, or the moon by night.
7The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.
8The Lord will protect you in all you do, now and forevermore.
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 121

  • Psalm 121:1-2I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?
  • Psalm 121:7-8The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.

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