Psalms 121

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

A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?

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

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

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

He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

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

Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

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

The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.

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

The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

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

The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.

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

The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.