Psalms 121

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

I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where comes my help.

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

My help comes from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

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

He will not suffer your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.

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

Behold, he that keeps Israel shall 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 your shade on your right hand.

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

The sun shall not smite 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 shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.

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

The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even for ever more.