The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 121

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains” — the traveller's psalm of protection, sung on departure and arrival for generations.

1A Song of Ascents. I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: from whence shall my help come?in-depth page →

2My help cometh from HaShem, 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 doth neither slumber nor sleep.

5HaShem is thy keeper; HaShem is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7HaShem shall keep thee from all evil; He shall keep thy soul.

8HaShem shall guard thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth and for ever.

8 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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