Psalms
“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”
Psalms 121:5
Psalms 121:5 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, refuge in God, and God's presence — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.”
Psalms 125:2“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
Psalms 91:10“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
Psalms 91:11“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
Psalms 121:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 121:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 121:5 reads: "The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand." The verse speaks to God's protection, refuge in God, and God's presence. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 121 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 121:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand." is Psalms 121:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 121.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 121:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 121:5 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 125:2, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 121:5 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Psalms 121:5?
Read Psalms 121:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.