Psalms 121:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
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BSBPD
“Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Lo, He slumbereth not, nor sleepeth, He who is preserving Israel.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 121:4 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 18:27At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!”
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
- Psalms 127:1Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
- Ecclesiastes 8:16When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—
- Isaiah 27:3I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it;
- Revelation 7:15For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.
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