Psalms 121

1 A Song of Degrees. I lifted up mine eyes to the mountains, whence my help shall come.

A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. I look to the hills—but is that where my help comes from?

2 My help [shall come] from the Lord, who made the heaven and the earth.

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

3 Let not your foot be moved; and let not your keeper slumber.

He will not let you fall; he who watches over you won't fall asleep.

4 Behold, he that keeps Israel shall not slumber nor sleep.

In fact he who watches over you doesn't take naps or fall asleep.

5 The Lord shall keep you: the Lord is your shelter upon your right hand.

The Lord keeps watch over you; the Lord protects you; he stands right beside you.

6 The sun shall not burn you by day, neither the moon by night.

The sun won't hurt you during the day, nor the moon at night.

7 May the Lord preserve you from all evil: the Lord shall keep your soul.

The Lord will protect you from all kinds of evil; he will keep you safe and sound.

8 The Lord shall keep your coming in, and your going out, from henceforth and even for ever.

The Lord will look after you when you leave, and when you return, now and forever.