My eyes are lifted up to the hills: O where will my help come from?
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Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you.
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See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep.
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The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
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You will not be touched by the sun in the day, or by the moon at night.
Psalms 121:3 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 121:3 say?
Psalms 121:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you.”
Where is Psalms 121:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 121:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 3.
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 121:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 121:3 in?
Psalms 121:3 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 121:3?
Psalms 121:3 reads (BBE): “May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you.” 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.