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.
A Canticle in steps. I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains; from thence help will come to meMy help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earthMay he not allow your foot to be moved, and may he not slumber, who guards youBehold, he who guards Israel will neither sleep, nor slumberThe Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your protection, above your right handThe sun will not burn you by day, nor the moon by nightThe Lord guards you from all evil. May the Lord guard your soulMay the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever
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