詩篇 121:1-2 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

God our Guide: a New Year's psalm. In whatever special circumstances, or for whatever particular occasion, this psalm may have been written, it is certain that it is admirably suited to suggest New Year's thoughts to our minds. We shall best appreciate it if we consider— I. THE GREATNESS OF OUR NEED . We have sometimes to face the future, and then we confront: 1. Certainties ; duties, difficulties, vexations, trials, temptations, opportunities. 2. Uncertainties ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

Kept from all evil. This is what the writer of this precious psalm looks for from God (see the first two verses), and this is what the psalm promises, and that with the utmost particularity. There shall not be even a slip of the foot, a thing so common in mountainous lands, and often so perilous, and the keeping shall be night and day alike, and close at hand ( Psalms 121:5 ). The Lord himself shall see to if, whether during the heat of the day or the chill of the night, it matters not.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

The Source of help. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills," etc. I. A STRONG , DEEP SENSE OF DEPENDENCE ON GOD IMPLANTED IN US . II. WE MUST LIFT OURSELVES UP IN THE WHOLE POWER OF OUR BEING TO REALIZE GOD 'S NEARNESS TO HELP US . He dwelt in the mountain-group of Zion at Jerusalem, and in the other mountains of Israel. We have been taught to realize that God is Spirit, and dwells near us, as well as in the far-off... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:2

My help cometh from the Lord ; literally, my help is from the Lord . He alone has both the power and the will to assist me. Which made heaven and earth ; i . e . "which is omnipotent." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:1

I will lift up mine eyes - Margin, “Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? Whence should my help come?” The expression would properly denote a condition where there was danger; when no help or aid was visible; and when the eyes were turned to the quarter from which help might be expected to come. What the danger was cannot now be ascertained.Unto the hills - Hebrew, the mountains. To the quarter from where I look for assistance. This (as has been shown in the Introduction) may refer(1) to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:2

My help cometh from the Lord - From Yahweh. This is the answer to the anxious inquiry in Psalms 121:1. It indicates(a) a consciousness that help could come only from God;(b) a belief that it would come from him; and a confident yet humble reliance on him.Which made heaven and earth - The great Creator of the universe. He must, therefore, be able to protect me. The Creator of all can defend all. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 121:1-2

Psalms 121:1-2. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills To Zion and Moriah, called the holy mountains, Psalms 87:1, the hills on which the tabernacle or temple stood, where were the ark of the covenant, the oracle, and the altars. I will have an eye to the special presence of God in his church, and with his people, and from thence I will expect help. My help cometh from the Lord From God alone, and therefore to him alone will I turn mine eyes; which made heaven and earth And therefore... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

Psalms 120-124 To Jerusalem for worshipEach of the fifteen Psalms 120:0 to 134 is entitled ‘A Song of Ascents’ (RSV; NIV). These psalms were apparently sung by worshippers from the country areas as they made the journey up to Jerusalem for the various annual festivals.Whether or not the psalms were written for this purpose, they have been arranged in a sequence that reflects the feelings of the travellers. They provide expressions of worship for the travellers as they set out from distant... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 121:1

Title. A Song. Hebrew. shir . See App-65 . of degrees = for, or relating to the degrees. Only here thus. Hebrew. lamma'aloth. See note on Title of 120. hills = mountains. Add a full stop. From whence, &c? Punctuate this line as a question. Compare Jeremiah 3:23 . cometh = is to come. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 121:2

My help. Figure of speech, Anadiplosis , repeated from end of Psalms 121:1 . the LORD = Jehovah ( App-4 .), not the hills. Which made heaven and earth. The reference is to the burden of Hezekiah's prayer (2 Kings 19:15 ; Isaiah 37:16 ). Idols were only the work of men's hands ( 2Ki 19:18 ; 2 Chronicles 32:19 ; Isaiah 37:19 ). Rab-shakeh had reproached "the living God". See further references to this in Psalms 124:8 ; Psalms 134:3 ; and App-67 read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 121:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 121:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 121:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 121:1-8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 121:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 121:2

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