Psalms 120

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1 A Song of Degrees. I lifted up mine eyes to the mountains, Whence my help shall come. 2 My help shall come from the Lord, Who made the heaven and the earth. 3 Let not thy foot be moved; And let not thy keeper slumber. 4 Behold, he that keeps Israel Shall not slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord shall keep thee: The Lord is thy shelter upon thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not burn thee by day, Neither the moon by night. 7 May the Lord preserve thee from all evil: The Lord shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall keep thy coming in, and thy going out, From henceforth and even forever.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: Deliverance from Deceitful Lips

This chapter is a prayer for deliverance from deceitful and hateful people. The psalmist cries out to God for rescue from those who speak lies and promote violence. The central message of the chapter is the importance of trusting in God's power and justice in the face of opposition and evil.

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Key Verse

Psalms 120:1 "In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me."

This verse is central to the chapter because it highlights the psalmist's trust in God's power and justice. The psalmist's cry for help is met with God's response, demonstrating the reliability of God's promises. The key verse is highlighted in verse 1.

Key Words in Psalms 120

"deceitful lips"

This phrase refers to the lying and hateful words of the psalmist's enemies, which are opposed to the truth and love of God.

"deliverance"

This word emphasizes the psalmist's trust in God's power and justice to rescue him from his enemies.

"war"

This word highlights the contrast between those who promote violence and those who live in peace.

"peace"

This word represents the ultimate goal of the psalmist's prayer, which is to live in harmony with God and others.

Christ in This Chapter

This chapter points to Christ in that it highlights the importance of trusting in God's power and justice, even in the face of evil and opposition. Just as the psalmist cried out to God for deliverance, we can cry out to Christ for salvation and rescue from the deceitful and hateful words of the enemy (Psalms 120:2-3). The chapter also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance that Christ will bring, as He will judge the wicked and bring peace to the righteous. (John 1:1 · 2 Corinthians 12:10)

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Names and pronouns referring to God are marked throughout the text.

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