Psalm 121

Easy-to-Read Version

121 I look up to the hills,
    but where will my help really come from?
² My help will come from the Lord,
    the Creator of heaven and earth.
³ He will not let you fall.
    Your Protector will not fall asleep.
⁴ Israel’s Protector does not get tired.
    He never sleeps.
⁵ The Lord is your Protector.
    The Lord stands by your side, shading and protecting you.
⁶ The sun cannot harm you during the day,
    and the moon cannot harm you at night.
⁷ The Lord will protect you from every danger.
    He will protect your soul.
⁸ The Lord will protect you as you come and go,^[a]
    both now and forever!