Psalms 121:2-8

2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

3 He will not let you be defeated. He who guards you never sleeps.

4 He who guards Israel never rests or sleeps.

5 The Lord guards you. The LORD is the shade that protects you from the sun.

6 The sun cannot hurt you during the day, and the moon cannot hurt you at night.

7 The Lord will protect you from all dangers; he will guard your life.

8 The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever. A song for going up to worship. Of David.

Psalms 121:2-8 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.