Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! neither will slumber nor sleep, The keeper of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
King James Version
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Holman Bible
does not slumber or sleep.
International Standard Version
Look! The one who is guarding Israel never sleeps and does not take naps.
A Conservative Version
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
American Standard Version
Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.
Amplified
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly].
Darby Translation
Behold, he that keepeth Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, he watching. Israel will not slumber and he will not sleep.
King James 2000
Behold, he that keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Look, he will not slumber and he will not sleep-- he who protects Israel.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
NET Bible
Look! Israel's protector does not sleep or slumber!
New Heart English Bible
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Webster
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
World English Bible
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, He slumbereth not, nor sleepeth, He who is preserving Israel.
Themes
God » Keeper of the saints » The sleepless watchman
God » Keeps the saints » The sleepless watchman
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
divine Keeper » The sleepless watchman
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » The sleepless watchman
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Keeper
The Providence of God » Is ever watchful
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » The sleepless watchman
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 121:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Lord Our Protector
3 May he not suffer thy foot, to slip, May thy keeper, not slumber! 4 Lo! neither will slumber nor sleep, The keeper of Israel. 5 Yahweh, is thy keeper, Yahweh, is thy shade, on thy right hand:
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 18:27
And it came to pass, at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said - Cry with a loud voice, for, a god, he is, either he hath, a meditation, or an occasion to retire, or he hath, a journey, - peradventure, he, sleepeth, and must be awaked.
Psalm 27:1
Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?
Psalm 32:7-8
Thou, art a hiding-place for me, From distress, wilt thou preserve me, - With shouts of deliverance, wilt thou compass me about. Selah.
Psalm 127:1
If, Yahweh, build not the house, in vain, have the builders of it toiled thereon, If, Yahweh, watch not the city, in vain, hath the watchman kept awake:
Ecclesiastes 8:16
When I gave my heart, to know wisdom, and to consider the business that was done upon the earth, then surely, by day and by night, there was one who suffered not his eyes, to sleep.
Isaiah 27:3
I - Yahweh, am Watching over her, Every moment, will I water her, - Lest anyone injure her, Night and day, will I watch over her.
Revelation 7:15
For this cause, are they before the throne of God, and are rendering divine service unto him, day and night, in his sanctuary; and he that sitteth upon the throne shall spread his tent over them;