Psalms 121:1
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?
American Standard Version (ASV)
I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?
What this verse means
The pilgrim looks up from the road and remembers where real help comes from.
A short prayer
Maker of heaven and earth, I lift my eyes to You. Send the help only You can give.
Read in context — Psalms 121
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
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