Psalms 121

1 I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains, from whence help shall come to me.

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

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

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

3 May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee.

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

4 Behold he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel.

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

5 The Lord is thy keeper, the Lord is thy protection upon thy right hand.

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

6 The sun shall not burn thee by day: nor the moon by night.

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

7 The Lord keepeth thee from all evil: may the Lord keep thy soul.

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

8 May the Lord keep thy going in and thy going out; from henceforth now and for ever.

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