Psalms 121:2

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2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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Psalms 121:2 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
English Standard Version (ESV)
2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!
The Message Bible (MSG)
2 No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
2 My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
2 My help comes from the Lord. He is the Maker of 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.

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Psalms 121:2 In-Context

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

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Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 1:1
  • 2. S Psalms 104:5; Psalms 115:15; Psalms 124:8
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