Psalm 121:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Literal

YHWH will guard you from all evil; He will guard your soul.

Latin

Dominus custodit te ab omni malo; custodiat animam tuam Dominus.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

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

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Psalm 91:9–12
Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—
Psalm 41:2
The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.
Proverbs 12:21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Psalm 145:20
The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.
Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
Job 5:19–27
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
Romans 8:35–39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Psalm 97:10
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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

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Psalm 121:7

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