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Berean Standard Bible

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

Psalms 121:4

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Study note

Psalms 121 is another Song of Ascents, a psalm for pilgrims about to climb toward Jerusalem along dangerous roads. It moves from a question about where help comes from to a series of assurances about the Lord who keeps watch.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, no se adormecerá ni dormirá el que guarda á Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De verdad, jamás duerme ni se cansa el que cuida a Israel.

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