The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your protection, above your right hand.
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The sun will not burn you by day, nor the moon by night.
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The Lord guards you from all evil. May the Lord guard your soul.
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May the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever.
Psalms 120:8 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 120:8 say?
Psalms 120:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever. ”
Where is Psalms 120:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 120:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 120, verse 8.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 120:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 120:8 in?
Psalms 120:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 120:8?
Psalms 120:8 reads (CPDV): “May the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.