Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:5
5. upon thy right hand—a protector's place (Psalms 109:31; Psalms 110:5). read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:6
6-8. God keeps His people at all times and in all perils. nor the moon by night—poetically represents the dangers of the night, over which the moon presides (Genesis 1:16). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:8
8. thy going out, c.—all thy ways (Deuteronomy 28:19 Psalms 104:23). evermore—includes a future state. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:1-2
1. The source of help 121:1-2The psalmist lifted up his eyes to the hills around Mt. Zion as he traveled to a feast there, evidently from some lower part of Canaan. As he did so, he reflected on the source of his help. He also reminded himself that his help was the God who had made those hills, along with the whole heaven and earth (cf. Psalms 124:8). This was the God he was traveling to worship at the temple on Mt. Zion. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:1-8
Psalms 121This psalm directed the thoughts of the pilgrim to God as his source of help. It gives assurance that Israel’s Keeper will maintain vigilant oversight and protect His people. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:3-4
"Allowing the foot to slip" was an appropriate imagery depicting a pilgrim who walked toward the temple over sometimes treacherous terrain. The imagery means God would keep His people stable and upright in their manner of life. Even though travelers sometimes journeyed after dark, God would never stop watching out for his worshippers.“Unless the psalmist addresses an observer (note the second person singular forms in Psalms 121:3-8), it appears there are two or three speakers represented in the... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:3-8
2. The assurance of help 121:3-8 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:5-6
Yahweh would guard His people as an animal keeper protects his charge. He would protect them from hostile influences that the blazing Palestinian sun represented. He would not allow danger to overtake them by day or by night. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 121:7-8
The Lord is the Protector of His people. He guards their lives from all evil influences. He protects them when they go outdoors and when they return indoors, namely, always. Moreover He will provide this protection forever."Did believers never suffer from sunstroke or fall into the hands of bandits? It is apparent that while the psalm speaks of such blanket protection, the pilgrim must understand that everything that invades his or her life is under God’s watchful care and providence. The... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:3
3, 4. His sleepless vigilance is added. to be moved—(Compare Psalms 38:16; Psalms 66:9). read more