Psalm 121:2

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

Literal

My help is from YHWH, the Maker of the heavens and the earth.

Latin

Auxilium meum a Domino, qui fecit cælum et terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 121:1–8

The leader of the group of pilgrims uses word pictures to assure the group of the Lord’s presence during the journey.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

Salvation in the Psalms Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
Psalm 124:8
Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Isaiah 40:28–29
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.
Psalm 146:5–6
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalm 115:15
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.
Hosea 13:9
You are destroyed, O Israel, because you are against Me—against your helper.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Asking for Help Faith: Exemplified God: Creator Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Tragedy

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