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This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Psalms 122 chapter 121 some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. Some scholars suggest that pilgrims sang this psalm en route to jerusalem and its temple. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east.

This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by charles ellicott has been an oft consulted resource by. As jews made pilgrimages to jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the temple. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm. Others call it the travellers psalm for there is nothing in it of military dangers and think david penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculofor the carriage, for a good mans convoy and companion in a journey or. Though the paths of life are dangerous and difficultyet we shall stand fast. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

The last and highest degree of this song is attained in ps 121. Psalm 121 is part of a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. Psalms 121 hebrew english translation massoretic text mt. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains. This psalm fits well against the backdrop of a pilgrimage for it is concerned with the uncertainties one faces on such a journey. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Psalm 121 is one of fifteen songs of ascents psalms 1204 that were sung at three annual festival processions as the israelite pilgrims ascended to jerusalem to worship god. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Though the paths of life are dangerous and difficult, yet we shall stand fast, for. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from.

Alexander went to sleep, he said, because parmenio watched. There are also 3 other phrases which closely compliment these thoughts. His gracious power will overshadow us at every step we take. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. These statements and declarations appear together as a liturgy, as indicated by the shift in voices throughout the psalm. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. Rosenmuller regarding it as a psalm to be sung on the return to. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. Commentary on psalms 121 by matthew henry blue letter bible. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible.

Ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. From the pulpit commentary we read, in whatever special circumstances, or for whatever. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. A prayer and 5 truths from psalm 121 debbie mcdaniel christian blog and commentary on crosswalk. Walking this path would mean a potential encounter with the likes of. Buy book tehillim is recited by jewish people collectively and individually, as the desire occurs to offer praise and thanksgiving to gd. There are no references or allusions to psalm 121 in the new testament. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. Read through the entire psalm and make note of the word that is used most to describe gods actions.

After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. In step with the psalms psalm 121 inductive discovery lesson 17 the picture david paints for the reader in psalm 121 is from the vantage point of standing in the jericho valley, some twelve hundred feet below sea level, gazing upward to the mountains surrounding jerusalem. Verse 1b, should probably be retranslated as a question, which is quite permissible. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Feb 04, 2017 ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. The spirit, who is their preserver and comforter, shall abide with them for ever. Psalm 121 the lord is your keeper introduction psalms 1204 are each labeled as a song of ascent. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. American war, wrote, my favorite chapter is the travellers psalm, psalm 121.

Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version.

Then i proclaimed a fast there, at the river of ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our god, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for. It moves naturally from the need for help verses 12, to the promise of gods protection verses 38. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them.

God offers advice at night during the darkest hours, and the writer shall not be moved because he has confidence in gods ability to stay by his side forever. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Dewette and rosenmuller suppose that it was composed in the exile. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees.

David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure. Gods constant presence is a major assertion throughout the book of psalms. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. It speaks of gods help, protection, and vigilant watchcare.

He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber. Eventually well learn that, if we can only hold fast. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. Nothing is known, or can be known, of the author or of the occasion on which it was composed. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help. He will be our keeper, our shade upon our right hand psalms 121. The singer of this psalm looked to the hills, likely the distant hills of. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121.

Psalms 121 commentary ellicotts commentary for english readers. Genesis, the book of beginnings, uses the phrase lift eyes times gen. Four of them ps 122, 124, 1 and 3 are linked in their ascriptions to david, and one. Thou mayest slumber, for thou art frail, but he is a watchman to whose eyes sleep never comes. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. He declares the nature of gods guarding role in verse 34.

In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms, chapter 121 king james version christian answers. Statements of confidence in gods protection and declarations of gods faithful character dominate psalm 121. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. They are also variously called gradual psalms, songs of degrees, songs of steps or pilgrim songs. Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes. Jan 27, 2012 psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25.