Psa 121 | JFB | STEP | 1. I will lift up mine eyes-- expresses desire (compare ), mingled with expectation. The last clause, read as a question, is answered,

‏ Psalms 121

1. I will lift up mine eyes--expresses desire (compare Psa 25:1), mingled with expectation. The last clause, read as a question, is answered,

2. by avowing God to be the helper, of whose ability His creative power is a pledge (Psa 115:15), to which,

3-4. His sleepless vigilance is added.

to be moved--(Compare Psa 38:16; 66:9).

5. upon thy right hand--a protector's place (Psa 109:31; 110:5).

6-8. God keeps His people at all times and in all perils.

nor the moon by night--poetically represents the dangers of the night, over which the moon presides (Ge 1:16).