Psalms 121
The speaker looks to the mountains for help, but ultimately acknowledges that true assistance comes from the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth. The Lord is a vigilant guardian who neither sleeps nor slumbers, protecting from all evil. He shields from harm caused by the sun and moon, and watches over one's soul, entrance, and exit. This protection is eternal, extending from the present into forever.
1A Canticle in steps. I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains; from thence help will come to me2My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth3May he not allow your foot to be moved, and may he not slumber, who guards you4Behold, he who guards Israel will neither sleep, nor slumber5The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your protection, above your right hand6The sun will not burn you by day, nor the moon by night7The Lord guards you from all evil. May the Lord guard your soul8May the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever
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