Psalms 121:4

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Behold, He does not slumber, nor sleep, || He who is preserving Israel.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC120:4

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

GNV

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

JPS

Behold, He that keepeth Israel doth neither slumber nor sleep.

LXXE120:4

Behold, he that keeps Israel shall not slumber nor sleep.

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Original-language editions

WLC

הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

LXX-Br120:4

Ἰδοὺ οὐ νυστάξει οὐδὲ ὑπνώσει ὁ φυλάσσων τὸν Ἰσραήλ.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 127:1Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
• Isaiah 27:3I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it;
• Psalms 32:7–8You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
• Ecclesiastes 8:16When 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 18:27At 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!”
• Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
• Revelation 7:15For 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.

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