Psalms 121 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary includes short essays on one or two verses, by important members of the Anglican Church The change in personal pronouns between verses 1-2 (I-my) and verses 3-8 (you-your) may signal a dialogue between pilgrims or groups of pilgrims. The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups––1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose “help comes from the Lord ” (verse 2). Chapter 126. Today we see how true it is that unbelievers are well described as “having no hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12). Psalms 121:1-2. Some call this the soldier’s psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when David was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted God to … It promises Yahweh's protection. Psalm 121 is a psalm about trusting in God’s providential care. Chapter 125. Dr. Philip W. McLarty. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of God's house, and the guardian care of the Lord, while Psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good man's abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. The security which these mountain-ranges afforded to Palestine, forming as they did so remarkable a barrier to the land on every side except towards the sea, suggested to the writer of the Psalm an emblem of the Divine protection. Study Psalm 121 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The best interpretation seems to be that this phrase expresses a quality, and does not express a period of time” (Pulpit Commentary). I suspect it has been for you, as well. ... ' "the literature of the Psalms makes up a library." PSALM 121 OVERVIEW.. TITLE, ETC. Proverbs. Verse 1-2. Bible Commentaries The Pulpit Commentaries Psalms. Devout Jews recite portions of this Psalm when they leave or enter their homes. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. Book List. Chapter 122. Chapter 1. Chapter 124. In fact many families read this Psalm out loud together before going on a trip. Psalm 121:1-8 Where Does Your Help Come From? It is a travel Psalm. To the mind of the Jewish poet the everlasting hills of his native land were as shadows of the Infinite. Psalm 121:1-8 Where Does Your Help Come From? BIBLICAL COMMENTARY (Bible Study) Psalm 121 EXEGESIS: INTRODUCTION: Psalm 121 encourages pilgrims braving dangerous roads to Jerusalem. Chapter 121. -- This bears no other title than "A Song of degrees". Chapter 123. ... Chapter 121. Job. (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 2002), p.70. In his full commentary on the psalms, Limburg transfers that title to Psalm 119 and retitles Psalm 121 “On the Road Again” — continuing the view of reading Psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm; Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000), p. 405. The one-hundred and twenty-first psalm has been one of my favorites for years. After personally celebrating Yahweh’s guardianship in verses 1–2, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 3–8. ... ISBN 978-1-58318-121-8. Psalm 121 is A Song of Hope in a world without hope. Notes: James Limburg, Psalms for Sojourners, 2nd ed. Chapter 2.