Psalms 121:2

2 (120-2) My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Psalms 121:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 121:2

My help [cometh] from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
] Who helps his people out of the hands of all their enemies, and out of all their troubles and afflictions; he helps them in the performance of duty, in the exercise of grace, in bearing the cross, in fighting the Lord's battles, and on in their journey; he helps them to all blessings, temporal and spiritual; to all needful supplies of grace here, and glory hereafter; and this help he gives is quick and present, suitable and seasonable, is sufficient, and sometimes with, and sometimes without means; and they have great encouragement to expect it from him, since he is able to give it, being the Maker of heaven and earth; for what is it that he cannot do, who has made both them? And besides, he has promised to help them, and he is faithful that has promised; he has laid help on Christ for them, and set up a throne of grace, where they may hope to find grace and mercy, to help them in time of need; and they have had past experiences of his help and salvation. Arama connects this with the preceding psalm, and interprets this help of help from an evil tongue.

Psalms 121:2 In-Context

1 (120-1) I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains, from whence help shall come to me.

2 (120-2) My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

3 (120-3) May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee.

4 (120-4) Behold he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel.

5 (120-5) The Lord is thy keeper, the Lord is thy protection upon thy right hand.