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Psalms 121:8

What does Psalms 121:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 121:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 121:8 means

The psalm concludes with a powerful and encompassing declaration of God's unending preservation. "Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in" refers to all aspects of life's activities—all journeys, endeavors, and daily routines. This protection is not temporary but extends "From this time forth and for evermore." This final assurance provides immense comfort, highlighting God's steadfast and eternal commitment to those who trust in Him, covering every moment of their existence, both in the present life and eternally.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Jehovah preserveth thy going out and thy coming in, From henceforth even unto the age!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in, from henceforth and for evermore.

Context

This concluding verse serves as the grand finale of the psalm, summarizing and extending all previous promises of divine protection. It moves from specific threats and immediate care to an all-encompassing guardianship over all life's activities and for all time. This ultimate declaration of eternal preservation brings the psalm to a powerful and comforting close, affirming the unwavering faithfulness of Jehovah as the Keeper.

v.7Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.

v.8This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezra 8:31

    Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the lier-in-wait by the way.

  • Proverbs 3:6

    In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

  • James 4:13

    Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain:

  • Psalms 115:18

    But we will bless Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore. Praise ye Jehovah.

  • Psalms 113:2

    Blessed be the name of Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.

  • Deuteronomy 28:6

    Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.

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