Psalms 121:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. ”

Psalms 121:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved - He will enable you to stand firm. You are safe in his protection. Compare the notes at Psalms 38:16 . This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be...
Psalms 121:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not (b) slumber. (b) He shows that God's providence not only watches over his Church in general, but also over every member of it.
Psalms 121:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXXI. Yahweh's Care for His People. Psalms 121:8 . going out i.e. to the feast at Zion, and coming in to thy home far away, perhaps in heathen lands.
Psalms 121:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

not . May He not. Hebrew 'al (like Greek. me) . (Subjective, and conditional). keepeth... ( Psalms 121:4 ) keepeth... ( Psalms 121:5 ) keeper. Note the Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6). Heb...
Psalms 121:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3 He will not suffer thy foot to stumble. Here the Prophet, in order to recall the faithful to the right path, and to defeat the influence of all the allurements which are wont to distract t...
Psalms 121:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 714 SECURITY OF THOSE WHO TRUST IN GOD Psalms 121:1-8 . I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth....
Psalms 121:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved - The foundation, God's infinite power and goodness, on which thou standest, ca...
Psalms 121:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. The Hebrew negative х 'al...
Psalms 121:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The song of the traveller, whose guide is Jehovah.
Psalms 121:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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.
Psalms 121:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 121:1-8 How many timid, anxious hearts has this sweet outpouring of quiet trust braced and lifted to its own serene height of conscious safety! This psalmist is so absorbed in the thought o...
Psalms 121:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Where to Find Help Psalms 120:1-7 ; Psalms 121:1-8 This is the first of the “Songs of Degrees.” It has been suggested that they were pilgrim-songs to beguile the journeys from all parts of the...
Psalms 121:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This song, so full of beauty, marks another stage in the approach of the worshiper in that it sets forth his assurance of the present help of Jehovah. The singer is still far from the appointed place...
Psalms 121:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

How beautiful, how truly beautiful and soul-refreshing are these words, if considered, first, as spoken by God our Father to the person of his dear Son, as the Mediator and Head of the church; and th...
Psalms 121:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He wilt not suffer thy foot to be moved ,.... This is either an address of the psalmist to his own soul; or to any other good man, his friend and acquaintance, assuring of stability, and of final pe...
Psalms 121:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Ver. 3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved ] Not greatly moved, Psalms 62:2 , an utter prolapsion. He that...
Psalms 121:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved To wit, so as to fall into mischief. He speaks, as it were, from God to himself, but, withal, to the encouragement of all good men. He that keepeth thee wil...
Psalms 121:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Confidence in God. A song of degrees. 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My...
Psalms 121:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He speaketh as it were from God to himself, but withal to the encouragement of his followers and of all good men. To be moved, to wit, so as fall into mischief. Will not slumber; will not overloo...
Psalms 121:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This “Song of the Ascents”—a title slightly varying from that of each of the other Gradual Psalms—is as suitable as any for the Israelite’s use when not leaving his home for the earthly...
Psalms 121:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 121 There is an affinity between souls and hills, especially for those who have become acquainted with their own solemn depths and sublime heights. In man's earthly estate wonderful heights...
Psalms 121:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 121:1 . I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. It is wise to look to the strong for strength. Dwellers in valleys are subject to many disorders for which ther...
Psalms 121:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 121:1 . I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills. Zion and mount Moriah, on which the temple stood. See on Psalms 125:2 . REFLECTIONS. In the preseding psalm we found the man of God mo...
Psalms 121:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills. Guaranteed security I. The godly man’s need. “Help.” Can never outgrow this: dependence the characteristic of the creature: “help” must be had in the co...
Psalms 121:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE preceding psalm is one of complaint; the present, one of comfort and consolation. The pilgrim lifts up his eyes to the hills, and is satisfied that help is coming to him. He the...
Psalms 121:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Guardian Care of the Lord. A song of degrees, full of believing fervor due to the consciousness of the fellowship of God with His children on earth.
Psalms 121:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:5 ; 1 Samuel 2:9 ; Proverbs 2:8 ; Proverbs 3:23 ; Proverbs 3:26 ; Psalms 91:12

Psalms 121:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 121:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 121:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 121:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 121:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 121:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 121:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 121:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 121:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 121:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 121:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge