Psalm 121
Sons Of Korah Lyrics


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I lift up my eyes to the hills for my help
From where does my help come?
My help only comes from the maker of heaven
From the maker of the earth
He will not let you fall down
Your feet will be firm to the ground
He watches over you
He will not slumber
The Lord who watches Israel will not sleep
The Lord watches over you He is your shade
The shade at your right hand
Even the sun will not harm you by day
The moon will not harm you by night
The Lord watches over your life
The Lord He will keep you from harm
He watches over you
He watches over you




Yes He watches over every step you take
Both now and forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Psalm 121" by Sons Of Korah depict the psalmist's confidence in the protection and security provided by God. The psalm is a song of ascent, meant to be sung by pilgrims as they journeyed towards the temple in Jerusalem. The opening lines of the psalm reveal the psalmist's need for help and his faith in God's deliverance. When faced with adversity, the psalmist lifts his eyes towards the hills, as if to seek inspiration and guidance from nature. He then wonders where his help will come from, knowing that only God can provide him with the strength and support he needs.


The psalmist then acknowledges that God is the maker of heaven and earth, and the only source of his help. He assures the listener that God will not let them fall and their feet will be firm on the ground. God watches over them and never slumbers. The Lord will protect the listener from harm and will be their shade at their right hand, shielding them from the dangers of the sun and the moon. The Lord will watch over their life, both now and forever. The psalmist's words are full of comfort and reassurance, embodying the idea that God's protection is ever-present and eternal.


Line by Line Meaning

I lift up my eyes to the hills for my help
I look for guidance in a time of need.


From where does my help come?
I question the source of my help and seek reassurance.


My help only comes from the maker of heaven
My help is divine and comes from a higher power.


From the maker of the earth
The same divine power who created the world and all that is in it.


He will not let you fall down
He will protect me from harm and keep me steady.


Your feet will be firm to the ground
I will stand strong and be resolute.


He watches over you
He is always watching and protecting me.


He will not slumber
He never sleeps or takes a break from watching over me.


The Lord who watches Israel will not sleep
The Lord never sleeps, even while He watches over all of Israel.


The Lord watches over you He is your shade
The Lord is like a shelter from the sun, providing protection and comfort.


The shade at your right hand
The Lord is always nearby, ready to provide protection and guidance.


Even the sun will not harm you by day
I will be protected from physical harm, even from the heat of the sun.


The moon will not harm you by night
I will be protected from spiritual harm, even during the darkness of night.


The Lord watches over your life
The Lord is always watching over me and protecting me, even in difficult times.


The Lord He will keep you from harm
The Lord will protect me from danger and keep me safe.


He watches over you
The Lord is always watching and protecting me.


He watches over you
The Lord is always watching and protecting me.


Yes He watches over every step you take
The Lord is always with me, guiding me in every decision and action.


Both now and forever
The Lord's protection and guidance will be with me for all time.




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@JontheBerean

Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
Psalms 97:11‭-‬12 HCSB

Jesus is YHWH , the great I Am
God is Father and Son , those who deny this are blaspheming the Holy Spirit.

Share in the sacrifice made for sins ✝️
or spend eternity in hell with satan, who is the god of this fallen world.

I chose to follow the Lord Jesus Christ in 2005 , I have never once regretted it.

❤️✝️🙏



All comments from YouTube:

@mariond1325

I love this song. It was of profound comfort to me when my husband went Home to God,
and whenever I listen to these words I’m reminded that The Lord’s promise is firm, faithful and forever! Praise be to His Name!

@Grace-ty5ny

Amen. Blessed are those that rest in the LORD ALMIGHTY!

@sheilamiller4176

Your songs of the Psalms are so meaningful

@rosaliafeal671

❤Blessed Sweetly Moon❤

@pipadegroot5054

I LOVE THE LORD , 😇😇😘💐💐🥰

@garygilliam6587

May He watch over 🙏 your band and let you keep singing His praises both now and forever.
At our service this morning our pastor suggested that God may well have sung creation into being; I pray that that is Truth.
I thank you for singing His Truth and Joy!

@kateadams510

Grateful to find this lovely expression of God protection..my daughter Valerie loves Psalm 91..please join us in prayer for her healing from a serious illness. Thanking God for the many blessings of God goodness

@Grace-ty5ny

May the LORD grant Valerie health and happiness, in the Name above all names, our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.

@ronlanter6906

🙏🏻✝

@beenabharadwaj381

Beautiful voice and strong

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