¹I look to the hills—but is that where my help comes from?[#121:1. It seems most likely that this reference is to pagan worship which occurred on the “high places” of the hills, and that this is contrasted with the true source of help in verse 2—the Lord.]

²My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

³He will not let you fall; he who watches over you won't fall asleep.

⁴In fact he who watches over you doesn't take naps or fall asleep.

⁵The Lord keeps watch over you; the Lord protects you; he stands right beside you.

⁶The sun won't hurt you during the day, nor the moon at night.

⁷The Lord will protect you from all kinds of evil; he will keep you safe and sound.

⁸The Lord will look after you when you leave, and when you return, now and forever.