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God Never Sleeps on Duty
Commentators universally highlight that this verse offers profound assurance of God's constant, active care. Unlike human guards, pilots, or even mothers who must sleep, God is never weary, inattentive, or unconscious. The phrase 'neither slumber nor sleep' is a powerful declaration that God's eyes are always on His people, ensuring their safety. The word 'Behold' invites us to pause and marvel at this incredible truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 121:4
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, he that keepeth Israel - The Keeper - the Guardian - of his people. The psalmist here passes from his own particular case t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 121:4
19th Century
Bishop
Slumber nor sleep. —This repetition, with the addition of a synonym, offers a very good instance of the step-like
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 121:4
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The consoling truth must be repeated: it is too rich to be dismisse…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 121:4
16th Century
Theologian
Behold! he who keeps Israel will not slumber nor sleep. To recall each individual to the consideration of the common covenant, he represen…
John Gill
On Psalms 121:4
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep . He that kept Israel or Jacob, when asleep, and appeared …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 121:1–8
17th Century
Minister
We must not rely upon people and means, instruments and second causes. Shall I depend upon the strength of the hills? Upon princes and great people…