Psalm 121:3
New International Version
He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;

New Living Translation
He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.

English Standard Version
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.

Berean Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

King James Bible
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

New King James Version
He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.

New American Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who watches over you will not slumber.

NASB 1995
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.

NASB 1977
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.

Legacy Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to stumble; He who keeps you will not slumber.

Amplified Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.

Christian Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

American Standard Version
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is your protector, and he won't go to sleep or let you stumble.

English Revised Version
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will not let you fall. Your guardian will not fall asleep.

Good News Translation
He will not let you fall; your protector is always awake.

International Standard Version
He will never let your foot slip, nor will your guardian become drowsy.

Majority Standard Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

NET Bible
May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!

New Heart English Bible
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.

Webster's Bible Translation
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

World English Bible
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He does not permit your foot to be moved, "" He who is preserving you does not slumber.

Young's Literal Translation
He suffereth not thy foot to be moved, Thy preserver slumbereth not.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will not give to move thy foot: he watching thee will not slumber.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May he not allow your foot to be moved, and may he not slumber, who guards you.

New American Bible
He will not allow your foot to slip; or your guardian to sleep.

New Revised Standard Version
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He will not allow your foot to be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He will not give your foot to shaking neither will he slumber; he will keep you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let not thy foot be moved; and let not thy keeper slumber.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills
2My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. 4Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.…

Cross References
Isaiah 27:3
I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it;

Proverbs 3:23-26
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. / When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, ...

1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.

Psalm 91:11-12
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 66:9
He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.

Psalm 94:18
If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.

Job 5:24
You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home.

Deuteronomy 32:10
He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye.

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—


Treasury of Scripture

He will not suffer your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.

will not

Psalm 91:12
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Proverbs 2:8
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

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Psalm 121
1. The great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protection














He will not allow
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and protective nature of God. The Hebrew root here is "natan," which means to give, allow, or permit. In the context of this verse, it underscores God's active role in safeguarding His people. Historically, the Israelites understood God as a divine protector who would not permit harm to come to them without His knowledge or purpose. This assurance is a reminder of God's omnipotence and His intimate involvement in the lives of His followers.

your foot to slip
The imagery of a foot slipping is a metaphor for falling into danger or sin. The Hebrew word "mowt" conveys the idea of shaking, tottering, or slipping. In ancient times, walking on rocky or uneven terrain was common, and a slip could lead to serious injury. Spiritually, this phrase reassures believers that God provides stability and support, preventing them from falling away from His path. It is a promise of divine guidance and strength, ensuring that the faithful remain steadfast in their journey.

your Protector
The term "Protector" is derived from the Hebrew word "shomer," meaning one who watches over or guards. This word paints a picture of God as a vigilant guardian, constantly watching over His people. In the historical context of ancient Israel, a protector was someone who provided safety and security, often in a military sense. Spiritually, this title for God highlights His role as a divine sentinel, ever watchful and ready to defend His children from harm. It is a comforting reminder of God's unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of His followers.

will not slumber
The phrase "will not slumber" emphasizes God's eternal vigilance. The Hebrew word "yashen" means to sleep or slumber. Unlike human protectors who need rest, God is depicted as one who never tires or sleeps. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who lived in a world where threats could arise at any moment. Theologically, it speaks to God's omnipresence and omniscience, assuring believers that He is always aware and attentive to their needs, providing constant protection and care.

(3) He will not.--The LXX. and Vulg. rightly, "may He not suffer," &c. The Hebrew cannot be a simple negative. That it is Israel which is addressed the next verse seems to prove.

Verse 3. - He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. The psalmist addresses himself with consolatory assurances. God will not allow any evil to approach him, so as to do him hurt. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. God does not sleep - his vigilance is unceasing (comp. Isaiah 27:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He will not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

allow
יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

your foot
רַגְלֶ֑ךָ (raḡ·le·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

to slip;
לַמּ֣וֹט (lam·mō·wṭ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4132: A wavering, fall, a pole, a yoke

your Protector
שֹֽׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ (šō·mə·re·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

will not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

slumber.
יָ֝נ֗וּם (yā·nūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5123: To be drowsy, slumber


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