Psalms 121
Psalms 121 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 121 summary
Some call this the soldier's psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when David was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted God to cover his head in the day of battle. Others call it the traveller's psalm (for there is nothing in it of military dangers) and think David penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculo - for the carriage, for a good man's convoy and companion in a journey or voyage. But we need not thus appropriate it; wherever we are, at home or abroad, we are exposed to danger more than we are aware of; and this psalm directs and encourages us to repose ourselves and our…
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Some call this the soldier's psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when David was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted God to cover his head in the day of battle. Others call it the traveller's psalm (for there is nothing in it of military dangers) and think David penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculo - for the carriage, for a good man's convoy and companion in a journey or voyage. But we need not thus appropriate it; wherever we are, at home or abroad, we are exposed to danger more than we are aware of; and this psalm directs and encourages us to repose ourselves and our confidence in God, and by faith to put ourselves under his protection and commit ourselves to his care, which we must do, with an entire resignation and satisfaction, in singing this psalm. I. David here assures himself of help from God (Psa 121:1, Psa 121:2). II. He assures others of it (Psa 121:3-8). A song of degrees.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Key verses in Psalms 121
Psalms 121 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
My Help Comes from the Lord
1A Song of Ascents. I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? 2My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth. 3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 5Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand. 6The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night. 7Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul. 8Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.