Psalms 121:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help.
Psalms 121:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?
Psalms 121:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
Psalms 121:1 (BSB)
Context of Psalms 121:1
Psalm 121 is one of the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134), which pilgrims sang as they travelled up to Jerusalem for festivals. The opening question looks to the hills around the road, and the rest of the psalm answers it by describing the God who watches over travellers.
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Questions about Psalms 121:1
What does Psalms 121:1 say?
Psalms 121:1 in modern King James wording reads: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help."
Where is Psalms 121:1 found in the Bible?
Psalms 121:1 is verse 1 of chapter 121 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
What is the context of Psalms 121:1?
Psalm 121 is one of the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134), which pilgrims sang as they travelled up to Jerusalem for festivals. The opening question looks to the hills around the road, and the rest of the psalm answers it by describing the God who watches over travellers.