Psalms 121:2

Psalms 121:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
• New International Version (NIV)My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

Context of Psalms 121:2

1I will lift up my eyes to the hills [of Jerusalem]— From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. 3He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly].

Psalms 121:2 word by word

עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My helpעֵ֫זֶר‛êzer · helperH5828
• from the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• which madeעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to makeH6213
• heavenשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• and earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Psalms 121:2

• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
• Psalms 124:8Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
• Psalms 146:5How blessed and graciously favored is he whose help is the God of Jacob (Israel), Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
• Isaiah 40:28Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become tired or grow weary; There is no searching of His understanding.
• Isaiah 41:13For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’
• Jeremiah 20:11But the Lord is with me as a dread champion [one to be greatly feared]; Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not overcome [me]. They will be completely shamed, for they have not acted wisely and have failed [in their schemes]; Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.
• Hosea 13:9It is your destruction, O Israel, Because you are against Me, [and have rebelled] against your help.
• Hebrews 13:6So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, “The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”

Commentaries on Psalms 121:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2My help cometh from the Lord - There is no help for me but in my God; and I expect it from no other quarter.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2My help cometh from the Lord - From Yahweh. This is the answer to the anxious inquiry in Psalm 121:1. It indicates (a) a consciousness that help could come only from God; (b) a belief that it would come from him; and a confident yet humble reliance on him. Which made heaven and earth - The great Creator of the universe. He must, therefore, be able to protect me. The Creator of all can defend all.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8The leader of the group of pilgrims uses word pictures to assure the group of the Lord’s presence during the journey.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. by avowing God to be the helper, of whose ability His creative power is a pledge (Psa 115:15), to which,Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 121:2

• Faith
• God
• Salvation

In the dictionaries

• Degrees, Song of
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Commentaries on Psalms 121

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings