Verse of the Day

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV

I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

English Standard Version

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

The Message

I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.

New King James Version

I will lift up my eyes to the hills -- From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

New Living Translation

I look up to the mountains -- does my help come from there? My help comes from the LORD, who made the heavens and the earth!

Commentary on Today's Verse

Chapter Contents

The safety of the godly.

We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Shall I depend upon the strength of the hills? upon princes and great men? No; my confidence is in God only. Or, we must lift up our eyes above the hills; we must look to God who makes all earthly things to us what they are. We must see all our help in God; from him we must expect it, in his own way and time. This psalm teaches us to comfort ourselves in the Lord, when difficulties and dangers are greatest. It is almighty wisdom that contrives, and almighty power that works the safety of those that put themselves under God's protection. He is a wakeful, watchful Keeper; he is never weary; he not only does not sleep, but he does not so much as slumber. Under this shade they may sit with delight and assurance. He is always near his people for their protection and refreshment. The right hand is the working hand; let them but turn to their duty, and they shall find God ready to give them success. He will take care that his people shall not fall. Thou shalt not be hurt, neither by the open assaults, nor by the secret attempts of thine enemies. The Lord shall prevent the evil thou fearest, and sanctify, remove, or lighten the evil thou feelest. He will preserve the soul, that it be not defiled by sin, and disturbed by affliction; he will preserve it from perishing eternally. He will keep thee in life and death; going out to thy labour in the morning of thy days, and coming home to thy rest when the evening of old age calls thee in. It is a protection for life. The Spirit, who is their Preserver and Comforter, shall abide with them for ever. Let us be found in our work, assured that the blessings promised in this psalm are ours.


Psalm 121:1-2 In-Context

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand;


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Wednesday, June 19

John 14:6

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

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Tuesday, June 18

John 16:33

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

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Monday, June 17

Psalm 119:10

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

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Sunday, June 16

1 John 4:13-15

We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.

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Saturday, June 15

Psalm 27:4

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

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Friday, June 14

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

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Thursday, June 13

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.

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