Parallel Verses
Amplified
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly].
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.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! neither will slumber nor sleep, The keeper of Israel.
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
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly].
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 18:27
At noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry out with a loud voice, for he is a god; either he is occupied, or he is out [at the moment], or he is on a journey. Perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened!”
Psalm 27:1
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—
Whom shall I dread?
Psalm 32:7-8
You are my hiding place; You, Lord, protect me from trouble;
You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.
Psalm 127:1
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.
Ecclesiastes 8:16
When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to see the activities [of mankind] that take place upon the earth—how some men seem to sleep neither day nor night—
Isaiah 27:3
“I, the Lord, am its Keeper;
I water it every moment.
So that no one will harm it,
I guard it night and day.
Revelation 7:15
For this reason, they are [standing] before the throne of God; and they serve Him [in worship] day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will