Psalms 121:5 kjva — The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand."

— Psalms 121:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.”
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ASV
“Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh is your keeper. Yahweh is your shade on your right hand.”
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NET
“The LORD is your protector; the LORD is the shade at your right hand.”
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DRB
“Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.”
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BBE
“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.”
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Psalms 121 — Context

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

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

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Psalms 121:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 121:5 say?

Psalms 121:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.”

Where is Psalms 121:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 121:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 5.

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 121:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 121:5 in?

Psalms 121:5 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 121:5?

Psalms 121:5 reads (KJVA): “The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.” 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.

Psalms 121:5 kjva — The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

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