Psalms 121:7
Psalms 121:7 in Multiple Translations
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.
The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul.
The Lord will protect you from all kinds of evil; he will keep you safe and sound.
The Lord shall preserue thee from all euil: he shall keepe thy soule.
Jehovah preserveth thee from all evil, He doth preserve thy soul.
The LORD will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.
The LORD will preserve thee from all evil: he will preserve thy soul.
Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.
Yahweh will protect us from being harmed in any manner; he will keep us safe.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 121:7
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Psalms 121:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יְֽהוָ֗ה
יִשְׁמָרְ/ךָ֥
מִ/כָּל
רָ֑ע
יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר
אֶת
נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יִשְׁמָרְ/ךָ֥
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 121:7
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יִשְׁמָרְ/ךָ֥
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 121:7
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- Context
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- Psalms 121:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 121:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 121:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 121:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 121:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
- Sermons on Psalms 121:7
Context — I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills
5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.
6The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
7The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
8The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Timothy 4:18 | And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 2 | Psalms 91:9–12 | Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High— no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. |
| 3 | Psalms 41:2 | The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes. |
| 4 | Proverbs 12:21 | No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 5 | Romans 8:35–39 | Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 6 | Psalms 145:20 | The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. |
| 7 | Psalms 34:22 | The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned. |
| 8 | Job 5:19–27 | He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth. For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you. You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home. You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth. You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season. Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.” |
| 9 | Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ |
| 10 | Psalms 97:10 | Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
Psalms 121:7 Summary
This verse tells us that God will protect us from all kinds of harm and will keep our souls safe. This means that we can trust in God's care and love for us, even when things seem scary or uncertain. As it says in Deuteronomy 31:8, God will never leave us or forsake us, and we can have confidence in His presence with us. By trusting in God's protection, we can live with peace and confidence, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to guard us from all evil?
This means that God will protect us from harm, whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual, as seen in Psalms 121:7, and is a promise that is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Psalms 23:4 where it says God is with us even in the valley of the shadow of death.
How can we be sure that God will preserve our soul?
We can trust in God's promise to preserve our soul because of His faithfulness and love for us, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says that God has loved us with an everlasting love.
Does this verse mean that we will never experience any difficulties or challenges?
No, this verse doesn't promise that we will never face difficulties, but rather that God will be with us and protect us through them, as seen in Isaiah 43:2, where it says that when we pass through the waters, God will be with us.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that God is actively involved in our lives, watching over us and protecting us, which should give us confidence and peace, as expressed in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us not to worry because our heavenly Father cares for us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God guarding me from evil in my life, and how can I be more aware of His protection?
- How can I trust in God's promise to preserve my soul, especially when faced with challenges or uncertainties?
- What does it mean for me to live in the confidence that God is watching over me, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- In what ways can I surrender my life to God's protection and care, and what are the benefits of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 121:7
Thee Lord shall preserve them from all evil,.... The Word of the Lord, as the Targum.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 121:7
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
Psalms 121:7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.Ver. 7. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil] Whether of sin or of punishment; from the hurt if not from the smart thereof. He shall preserve thy soul] Which is oft untouched when the body is in durance. A sick servant of Christ being asked how he did, answered, My body is sick, my soul is well.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
(7-8) Instead of preserve, read keep, the persistent dwelling on this one word making one of the chief beauties of this hymn.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
Verse 7. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil] Spiritual and corporeal, natural and moral. He shall preserve thy soul.] Take care of thy life, and take care of thy soul.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 121:7
5–8. The comforting thought that Jehovah is the guardian of Israel is developed and appropriated to each individual Israelite. Psalms 121:5; Psalms 121:7 may have been sung by one singer or group of singers, and Psalms 121:6; Psalms 121:8 as a response by another singer or group of singers: or perhaps Psalms 121:5-6 by one, and Psalms 121:7-8 by another.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 121:7
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil - This is an advance of the thought. The psalmist had in the previous verses specified some particular evils from which he says God would keep those who put their trust in him.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 121:7
7. He shall preserve thy soul—There is a rising in the sense here from preserve… from all evil, in the first member.
Sermons on Psalms 121:7
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Standing Steadfast in Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his concern about the lack of reverence and hunger for the word of God among believers. He observes that many people come to church with a ca |
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The Devil Is Out to Destroy Your Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a dream he had where he walked through the streets of New York and saw a scene of darkness and ugliness. He came across young people lying in |
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Giant Joshua by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a young man waiting for the director of a company for several hours. The director asks the young man some simple questions, testing |
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A Song of Degrees - Facing God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of preservation and how it relates to our lives. He emphasizes that God is the ultimate preserver and that our actions of going o |
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Look Who's Here by Vance Havner | This sermon draws inspiration from various biblical stories like the three Hebrew children who stood firm in their faith, Elijah on Mount Carmel demonstrating the need for divine i |
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How to Walk With God by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking with God. He mentions various individuals and groups who need someone who walks with God, such as choir directors, |
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Time to Wake Up - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | This sermon recounts the historical events of the 1967 and 1973 wars involving Israel, highlighting the miraculous victories and divine interventions that led to Israel's survival |