Psalms 121:1-3

The LORD the Keeper of Israel.

A Song of Ascents.

1 I will ¹lift up my eyes to ²the mountains; From where shall my help come?

2 My ³help comes from the LORD, Who ⁴made heaven and earth.

3 He will not ⁵allow your foot to slip; He who ⁶keeps you will not slumber.

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Psalms 121:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 121

\\<>\\. The inscription of the Syriac version is, ``one of the songs of ascent out of Babylon.'' Aben Ezra thinks it was composed on account of Israel, when in a siege and distress; or, adds he, on account of the children of our captivity; the present state of the Jews. Grotius is of opinion it was written by David, at the time of the battle with Absalom. Some take it to be a military psalm, proper for soldiers engaged with an enemy: others, that it is suitable for travellers when on a journey; and why not for persons also, when they commit themselves to God in the night watches, and about to take rest? And indeed it is suitable at all times; when the good man may, with the psalmist, expect divine help, and be secure of protection and preservation.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

What Does "My Help Comes from The Lord" Mean? Danielle Bernock

Cross References 6

1. Psalms 123:1; Isaiah 40:26
2. Psalms 87:1
3. Psalms 124:8
4. Psalms 115:15
5. 1 Samuel 2:9; Psalms 66:9
6. Psalms 41:2; Psalms 127:1; Isaiah 27:3