Psalms 121:5
121:4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
KJV
Yahweh is your keeper. Yahweh is your shade on your right hand.
The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The LORD is your keeper: the LORD is your shade on your right hand.
What does Psalms 121:5 mean?
Psalms 121:5 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh), שָׁמַר (shâmar), צֵל (tsêl).
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Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 121:5 say?
Psalms 121:5 (King James Version) reads: "The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand."
Is Psalms 121:5 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 121:5 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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