Psalms
“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalms 124:8
Psalms 124:8 (KJV) speaks to God's help, God's deliverance, and God's power — 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
“My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”
Psalms 121:2“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
Psalms 121:1“He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”
Psalms 57:3“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 124:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 124:8 reads: "Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." The verse speaks to God's help, God's deliverance, and God's power. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 124 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 124:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." is Psalms 124:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 124.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 124:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 124:8 include Psalms 121:2, Psalms 50:15, and Psalms 121:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 124:8 deepens the theme of God's help.
How can I pray with Psalms 124:8?
Read Psalms 124:8 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.