Psa 121:1 | Clarke | STEP | The resolution of a godly man, , . The safety and prosperity of such, as they and theirs shall be under the continual protection of God, . 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. , . The person who worships God speaks the two first verses, "I will lift up mine eyes-my help cometh," - , . . 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. etc. The priest resumes; and, to the conclusion of the Psalm, gives him the most positive assurances of God's favor 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

Introduction

The resolution of a godly man, Psa 121:1, Psa 121:2. The safety and prosperity of such, as they and theirs shall be under the continual protection of God, Psa 121:3-8.

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. Psa 121:1, Psa 121:2. The person who worships God speaks the two first verses, "I will lift up mine eyes-my help cometh," - Psa 121:1, Psa 121:2. Psa 121:3. The ministering priest answers him, "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved." "He that keepeth thee will not slumber," Psa 121:3.

To which the worshipper answers, that he knows that "he who keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep," Psa 121:4; but he seems to express a doubt whether he shall be an object of the Divine attention. Psa 121:5 etc. The priest resumes; and, to the conclusion of the Psalm, gives him the most positive assurances of God's favor 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.