Psalms
“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
Psalms 121:8
Psalms 121:8 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, God's presence promise, and safety — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
Psalms 91:10“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Psalms 121:7“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
Psalms 91:11“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
Psalms 121:3“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 121:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 121:8 reads: "The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." The verse speaks to God's protection, God's presence promise, and safety. 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 121:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." is Psalms 121:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 121.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 121:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 121:8 include Psalms 91:10, Psalms 121:7, and Psalms 91:11. Reading them alongside Psalms 121:8 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Psalms 121:8?
Read Psalms 121:8 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.