Psalms 121:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 121:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 121

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“My help [cometh] from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.] Who helps his people out of the hands of all their enemies, and out of all their troubles and afflictions; he helps them in the performance of duty, in the exercise of grace, in bearing the cross, in fighting the Lord’s battles, and on in their journey; he helps them to all blessings, temporal and spiritual; to all needful supplies of grace here, and glory hereafter; and this help he gives is quick and present, suitable and seasonable, is sufficient, and sometimes with, and sometimes without means; and they have great encouragement to expect it from him, since he is able to give it, being the Maker of heaven and earth; for what is…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My help cometh from the Lord - From Yahweh. This is the answer to the anxious inquiry in Psalms 121:1. It indicates (a) a consciousness that help could come only from God; (b) a belief that it would come from him; and a confident yet humble reliance on him. Which made heaven and earth - The great Creator of the universe. He must, therefore, be able to protect me. The Creator of all can defend all. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“My help: Psa 46:1, Psa 124:8, Psa 146:5, Psa 146:6; Isa 40:28, Isa 40:29, Isa 41:13; Jer 20:11; Hos 13:9; Heb 13:6 Psalms 121:3”
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