Psalm 121:4 “Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”

Psalm 121:4

Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

World English Bible

Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

American Standard Version

Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, he that keepeth Israel, wil neither slumber nor sleepe.

Darby Translation

Behold, he that keepeth Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, He slumbereth not, nor sleepeth, He who is preserving Israel.

Bible in Basic English

See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep.

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Cross references

“he that”

Psalm 127:1 Isaiah 27:3 Psalm 27:1 Psalm 32:7 Psalm 32:8

Psalm 127:1 · BSB

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

Isaiah 27:3 · BSB

I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it;

Psalm 27:1 · BSB

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

Psalm 32:7 · BSB

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Psalm 32:8 · BSB

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

“shall”

Ecclesiastes 8:16 1 Kings 18:27 Revelation 7:15

Ecclesiastes 8:16 · BSB

When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—

1 Kings 18:27 · BSB

At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!”

Revelation 7:15 · BSB

For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.

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