Psalms 121:5

Psalms 121:6-1964 bbe — 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 w…

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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 121:6-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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. ”
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ASV
“The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night. Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul. Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. ”
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WEB
“The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
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NET
“The sun will not harm you by day, or the moon by night. The LORD will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life. The LORD will protect you in all you do, now and forevermore.”
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DRB
“Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee. Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers. For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee. ”
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KJVA
“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. ”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Psalms 121 — Context

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 121:6-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 121:6-1964 say?

Psalms 121:6-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is Psalms 121:6-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 121:6-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verses 6–1964.

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 121:6-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 121:6-1964 in?

Psalms 121:6-1964 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 121:6-1964?

Psalms 121:6-1964 reads (BBE): “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.

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