Psalms 121 "The Lord Our Protector"

I look to the mountains;

where will my help comes from?

²My help will come from the LORD,

who made heaven and earth.

³He will not let us fall;

your Protector is always awake.

⁴The protector of Israel

never dozes or sleeps.

⁵The LORD will guard you;

he is by your side to protect you.

⁶The sun will not hurt you during the day,

nor the moon during the night.

⁷The LORD will protect you from all danger;

he will keep you safe.

⁸He will protect you as you come and go

now and for ever.

Amen.

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