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he will keep your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/121.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/121.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/121.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/121.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/121.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/121.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/121.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh will keep you from all evil; He will keep your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/121.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/121.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/121.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/121.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/121.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/121.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD shall keep thee from all evil; he shall keep thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/121.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD guards you from every evil. He guards your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/121.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all danger; he will keep you safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/121.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil, preserving your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/121.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/121.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/121.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/121.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will preserve thee from all evil: he will preserve thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/121.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/121.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH preserves you from all evil, "" He preserves your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/121.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah preserveth thee from all evil, He doth preserve thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/121.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah shall watch thee from all evil: he shall watch thy soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/121.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord keepeth thee from all evil: may the Lord keep thy soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/121.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 120:7>The Lord guards you from all evil. May the Lord guard your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/121.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; he will guard your soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/121.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/121.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will preserve you from all evil; he will preserve your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/121.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH will keep you from all evils; he will keep your soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/121.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD shall keep thee from all evil; He shall keep thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/121.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />May the Lord preserve thee from all evil: the Lord shall keep thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/121-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16080" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/121.htm">I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: yiš·mā·rə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">will guard you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">from all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: yiš·mōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">He will preserve</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·še·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">your soul.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a></span><br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Proverbs 2:8</a></span><br />to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-10.htm">Psalm 91:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15</a></span><br />I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a></span><br />He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: he shall preserve your soul.</p><p class="hdg">preserve</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Psalm 91:9,10</a></b></br> Because thou hast made the LORD, <i>which is</i> my refuge, <i>even</i> the most High, thy habitation; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a></b></br> He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Proverbs 12:21</a></b></br> There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.</p><p class="hdg">he shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Psalm 34:22</a></b></br> The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Psalm 41:2</a></b></br> The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; <i>and</i> he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></b></br> Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/119-150.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/121-6.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/119-159.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/116-6.htm">Preserveth</a> <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/119-117.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/120-6.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/140-12.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/psalms/128-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Preserveth</a> <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 121</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">The great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protection</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/121.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/121.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD will guard you from all evil;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's protective nature over His people. The term "guard" suggests a vigilant, watchful presence, akin to a shepherd watching over his flock. In the context of ancient Israel, this would resonate with the understanding of God as a divine protector against both physical and spiritual threats. The phrase "from all evil" encompasses a broad spectrum of dangers, including moral and spiritual corruption. This aligns with the biblical theme of God as a refuge and fortress, as seen in <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a>, where God is described as a shelter and stronghold. The assurance of divine protection is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to trust in God's safeguarding power (<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a>).<p><b>He will preserve your soul.</b><br>The preservation of the soul indicates a deeper, more eternal protection beyond physical safety. In biblical terms, the "soul" often refers to the entire being, encompassing both physical life and spiritual existence. This promise of preservation suggests that God's care extends into the eternal realm, ensuring the salvation and well-being of the believer's soul. This concept is reinforced in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of eternal life and the security of the believer in passages like <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a>, where He assures that no one can snatch His followers out of His hand. The idea of God preserving the soul also connects to the hope of resurrection and eternal life, a central tenet of Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, though the specific author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/121.htm">Psalm 121</a> is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses trust in God's protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the psalmist originally writes, representing God's chosen people who look to Him for help and protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilgrims.htm">Pilgrims</a></b><br>This psalm is part of the "Songs of Ascents," sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem, symbolizing the journey of faith and reliance on God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The destination of the pilgrims, representing the presence of God and a place of worship and safety.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_comprehensive_protection.htm">God's Comprehensive Protection</a></b><br>God's protection is not limited to physical safety but extends to spiritual preservation. He guards us from all forms of evil, both seen and unseen.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Assurance of God's Presence</a></b><br>The promise of God's protection is rooted in His constant presence. Believers can find peace in knowing that God is always with them, watching over their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trust.htm">The Importance of Trust</a></b><br>Trusting in God's protection requires faith. Believers are called to rely on God's promises and His ability to guard their souls against evil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preservation.htm">Spiritual Preservation</a></b><br>The preservation of the soul is a reminder of the eternal security believers have in Christ. This assurance should lead to a life of confidence and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_god's_protection.htm">Living in Light of God's Protection</a></b><br>Understanding God's protective nature should inspire believers to live boldly for Him, knowing that He is their ultimate safeguard.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_121.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 121</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_harm_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 121:7 – Why do believers still face physical harm or death if the Psalm claims God preserves them from “all evil”?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_songs_of_ascent.htm">What are the Songs of Ascent in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_readers_reconcile_esther_6's_miracles.htm">How can modern readers reconcile Esther 6's miraculous timing and outcomes with skepticism about divine intervention and the absence of God in the book?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'kept_by_god's_power'_mean.htm">What does "Kept by the Power of God" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/121.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7-8) Instead of <span class= "ital">preserve, </span>read <span class= "ital">keep, </span>the persistent dwelling on this one word making one of the chief beauties of this hymn.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/121.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil</span>; or, "keep thee." The same verb is used throughout. He shall preserve thy soul; or, keep thy soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/121-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will guard you</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמָרְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mā·rə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil;</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will preserve</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your soul.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 121:7 Yahweh will keep you from all evil (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/121-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 121:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 121:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/121-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 121:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 121:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>