Psa 121:1-2 | Clarke | e4.org | PSALM CXXI The resolution of a godly man , 1, 2. The safety and prosperity of such, as they and theirs shall be under the continual protection of God , 3-8. NOTES ON PSALM CXXI This appears to be a prayer of the Jews in their captivity, who are solicitous for their restoration. It is in the form of a dialogue . Ver. 1, 2. The person who worships God speaks the two first verses, "I will lift up mine eyes-my help cometh,"- . Ver. 3. The ministering priest answers him, "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved." "He that keepeth thee will not slumber," . To which the worshipper answers, that he knows that "he who keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep," ; but he seems to express a doubt whether he shall be an object of the Divine attention. Ver. 5, &c. The priest resumes; and, to the conclusion of the Psalm, gives him the most positive assurances of God's favour and protection. Verse 1. Unto the hills ] Jerusalem was built upon a mountain; and Judea was a mountainous country; and the Jews, in their several dispersions, turned towards Jerusalem when they offered up their prayers to God.

‏ Psalms 121:1-2

PSALM CXXI

The resolution of a godly man, 1, 2.

The safety and prosperity of such, as they and theirs shall be under the continual protection of God, 3-8.

NOTES ON PSALM CXXI

This appears to be a prayer of the Jews in their captivity, who are solicitous for their restoration. It is in the form of a dialogue.

Ver. 1, 2. The person who worships God speaks the two first verses, "I will lift up mine eyes-my help cometh,"-Ps 121:1, 2.

Ver. 3. The ministering priest answers him, "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved." "He that keepeth thee will not slumber," Ps 121:3.

To which the worshipper answers, that he knows that "he who keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep," Ps 121:4; but he seems to express a doubt whether he shall be an object of the Divine attention.

Ver. 5, &c. The priest resumes; and, to the conclusion of the Psalm, gives him the most positive assurances of God's favour and protection.

Verse 1. Unto the hills] Jerusalem was built upon a mountain; and Judea was a mountainous country; and the Jews, in their several dispersions, turned towards Jerusalem when they offered up their prayers to God.

Verse 2. My help cometh from the Lord] There is no help for me but in my God; and I expect it from no other quarter.