Psalms 121:7 akjv — The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.

American King James Version

" The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul. "

— Psalms 121:7, American King James Version

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KJV
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
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ASV
“Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.”
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NET
“The LORD will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.”
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DRB
“Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.”
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BBE
“The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul.”
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KJVA
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
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Psalms 121 — Context

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

The LORD is your keeper: the LORD is your shade on your right hand.

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

The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.

The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even for ever more.

Psalms 121:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 121:7 say?

Psalms 121:7 in the American King James Version reads: “ The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul. ”

Where is Psalms 121:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 121:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 7.

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 121:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 121:7 in?

Psalms 121:7 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 121:7?

Psalms 121:7 reads (AKJV): “ The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul. ” 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 121:7 akjv — The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.

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