The Lord Our Protector

A •song of ascents.

1I lift my eyes toward the mountains.

Where will my help come from?a

2My help comes from the LORD,

the Maker of heaven and earth.b

3He will not allow your foot to slip;

your Protector will not slumber.c

4Indeed, the Protector of Israel

does not slumber or sleep.d

5The LORD protects you;

the LORD is a shelter right by your side.e, f

6The sun will not strike you by day

or the moon by night.g

7The LORD will protect you from all harm;

He will protect your life.h

8The LORD will protect your coming and going

both now and forever.i