I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?
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My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.
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He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.
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Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.
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The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
Psalms 121:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 121:2 say?
Psalms 121:2 in the NASB reads: “My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.”
Where is Psalms 121:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 121:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 2.
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 121:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 121:2 in?
Psalms 121:2 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 121:2?
Psalms 121:2 reads (NASB): “My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” 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.