Psalms 121

A song of ascents in which a pilgrim traveling to Jerusalem lifts his eyes to the hills and declares that his help comes from YHWH, the Maker of heaven and earth. The psalm emphasizes YHWH's constant vigilance and protection (using the Hebrew word shamar, meaning 'to guard'), assuring that He neither slumbers nor sleeps, will not allow the traveler's foot to slip, and will preserve them from all evil day and night throughout their journey and forevermore.