Psalms 121:1-6

1 I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains?

2 No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.

3 He won't let you stumble, your Guardian God won't fall asleep.

4 Not on your life! Israel's Guardian will never doze or sleep.

5 God's your Guardian, right at your side to protect you -

6 Shielding you from sunstroke, sheltering you from moonstroke.

Psalms 121:1-6 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.