Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. New Living Translation The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. English Standard Version The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Berean Standard Bible The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. King James Bible The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. New King James Version The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. New American Standard Bible The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time and forever. NASB 1995 The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever. NASB 1977 The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in From now until forever. Amplified Bible The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in [everything that you do] From this time forth and forever. Christian Standard Bible The LORD will protect your coming and going both now and forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD will protect your coming and going both now and forever. American Standard Version Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. Contemporary English Version The LORD will protect you now and always wherever you go. English Revised Version The LORD shall keep thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth and for evermore. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD guards you as you come and go, now and forever. Good News Translation He will protect you as you come and go now and forever. International Standard Version The LORD will guard your goings and comings, from this time on and forever. Majority Standard Bible The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. NET Bible The LORD will protect you in all you do, now and forevermore. New Heart English Bible The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD will preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for ever. World English Bible Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH preserves your going out and your coming in, "" From now on—even for all time! Young's Literal Translation Jehovah preserveth thy going out and thy coming in, From henceforth even unto the age! Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah shall watch thy going out and thy coming in, from time and even forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMay the Lord keep thy going in and thy going out; from henceforth now and for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD will guard your coming and going both now and forever. New Revised Standard Version The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD will preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth and even for evermore. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH will preserve your going out and your coming in from now and unto eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD shall guard thy going out and thy coming in, From this time forth and for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord shall keep thy coming in, and thy going out, from henceforth and even for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills…7The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. 8The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Cross References Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 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; Deuteronomy 28:6 You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. Psalm 139:3 You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. Proverbs 2:8 to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. 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. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Psalm 91:11 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. 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. Psalm 139:9-10 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, / even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 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. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Treasury of Scripture The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even for ever more. thy going out Deuteronomy 28:6,19 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out… 2 Samuel 5:2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. Ezra 8:21,31 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance… from this time Psalm 113:2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 115:18 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD. Jump to Previous Age Ascents David Evermore Forever Forevermore Forth Guard Henceforth Preserve Preserveth Psalm Song Time WatchJump to Next Age Ascents David Evermore Forever Forevermore Forth Guard Henceforth Preserve Preserveth Psalm Song Time WatchPsalm 121 1. The great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protectionThe LORD will watch over your coming and going This phrase emphasizes God's continual protection and care over every aspect of life. In biblical times, travel was often perilous due to the threat of bandits, wild animals, and harsh weather conditions. The assurance of divine protection would have been a great comfort to the Israelites. This concept of God watching over His people is echoed in other scriptures, such as Deuteronomy 31:6, where God promises never to leave nor forsake His people. The imagery of "coming and going" suggests the totality of life's journey, encompassing all daily activities and movements. both now and forevermore Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to King David, though the specific author of Psalm 121 is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses trust in God's protection. 3. Israel The nation to whom the psalmist originally writes, representing God's chosen people who look to Him for help and protection. 4. Pilgrimage to Jerusalem This psalm is part of the "Songs of Ascents," traditionally sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the feasts, symbolizing a journey of faith. 5. The Journey Represents the daily life and spiritual journey of believers, encompassing all aspects of "coming and going." Teaching Points God's OmnipresenceGod's watchful care is not limited by time or space. He is present in every aspect of our lives, ensuring our safety and guidance. Eternal Security The promise of God's protection "both now and forevermore" assures believers of their eternal security in Him, providing comfort and peace. Daily Trust Believers are encouraged to trust God with their daily activities, knowing that He is intimately involved in their "coming and going." Pilgrimage of Faith Life is a spiritual journey, and like the pilgrims to Jerusalem, we are to rely on God's guidance and protection throughout our journey. God's Faithfulness Reflect on God's past faithfulness as a foundation for trusting Him with the future, reinforcing our confidence in His promises.(8) Thy going out and thy coming in.--A common Hebrew expression to denote the whole of life. (See Deuteronomy 28:6, &c; comp. St. Paul's prayer, 1Thessalonians 5:23.)Verse 8. - The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in (comp. Deuteronomy 28:6; 1 Samuel 29:6; 2 Samuel 3:25; 1 Kings 3:7; 2 Kings 19:27). The phrase is an equivalent of "The Lord shall preserve thee in all thy ways" (Psalm 91:11). From this time forth, and even forevermore; i.e. so long as thou hast "goings out" and "comings in." But the phrase used rather implies that these will never cease.
Hebrew The LORDיְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will watch over יִשְׁמָר־ (yiš·mār-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to your coming וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ (ū·ḇō·w·’e·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and going, צֵאתְךָ֥ (ṣê·ṯə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim both now מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה (mê·‘at·tāh) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time and forevermore. וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Links Psalm 121:8 NIVPsalm 121:8 NLT Psalm 121:8 ESV Psalm 121:8 NASB Psalm 121:8 KJV Psalm 121:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 121:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 121:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 121:8 French Bible Psalm 121:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 121:8 Yahweh will keep your going out (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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