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Psalms 121:4 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. "
Psalms 121:4
Verse in Context
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2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is your keeper. The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
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Psalms 121:1
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?"
Psalms 121:2
"My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
Psalms 121:3
"He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber."
Psalms 121:5
"The LORD is your keeper. The LORD is your shade on your right hand."
Psalms 121:6
"The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night."
Psalms 121:7
"The LORD will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul."
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