Psalms 121:1-6

1 A song of ascents: If I raise my eyes to the hills, from where will my help come?

2 My help comes from ADONAI, the maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip -your guardian is not asleep.

4 No, the guardian of Isra'el never slumbers or sleeps.

5 ADONAI is your guardian; at your right hand ADONAI provides you with shade

6 the sun can't strike you during the day or even the moon at night.

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.