Psalms 121:2-1964 bbe — Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he wh…

Psalms 121:2-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you. See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. You will not be touched by the sun in the day, or by the moon at night. The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul. The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.”

Psalms 121:2-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verses 2–1964.

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.

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.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 121:2-1964.

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Psalms 121:2-1964 reads (BBE): “Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you. See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. You will not be touched by the sun in the day, or by the moon at night. The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul. The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.” 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.