Psalm 121

Contemporary English Version

(A song for worship.)

The Lord Will Protect His People

¹I look to the hills!
Where will I find help?
²It will come from the Lord,
who created heaven and earth.

³The Lord is your protector,
and he won't go to sleep
or let you stumble.
⁴The protector of Israel
doesn't doze
or ever get drowsy.

⁵The Lord is your protector,
there at your right side
to shade you from the sun.
⁶You won't be harmed
by the sun during the day
or by the moon^[a] at night.

⁷The Lord will protect you
and keep you safe
from all dangers.
⁸The Lord will protect you
now and always
wherever you go.

Footnotes

121.6 harmed … sun … moon: In ancient times people saw the harmful effects of the rays of the sun, and they thought that certain illnesses (especially mental disorders) were also caused by the rays of the moon.