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Psalms 121:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 121:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 122 A Song of Ascents; of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 122 A Song of Ascents; of David.
Psalms 121:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 121

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night.
7Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.
8Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 122 A Song of Ascents; of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord shall preserve thou going out and thy coming in - Preserve thee in going out and coming in; in going from thy dwelling, and returning to it; in going from home and coming back; that is, everywhere, and at all times. Compare Deuteronomy 28:6. See the notes also at Job 5:24. “From this time forth, and even forevermore.” Through this life and for ever. This is the gracious assurance which is made to all who put their trust in God. At home and abroad; in the house, in the field, and by the way; on the land and on the ocean; in their native country and in climes remote; on earth, in the grave, and in the eternal world, they are always safe. No evil that will endanger their salvation can…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy going out: Deu 28:6, Deu 28:19; Sa2 5:2; Ezr 8:21, Ezr 8:31; Pro 2:8, Pro 3:6; Jam 4:13-16 from this time: Psa 113:2, Psa 115:18 Next: Psalms Chapter 122”
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