The protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy.
Without the help of the Lord it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.
I, the Lord, will protect it and always keep it watered. I will guard it day and night to keep it from harm.
Day and night I went without sleep, trying to understand what goes on in this world.
And so they stand before the throne of God and worship him in his temple day and night. The one who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
At noon, Elijah began making fun of them. “Pray louder!” he said. “Baal must be a god. Maybe he's daydreaming or using the toilet or traveling somewhere. Or maybe he's asleep, and you have to wake him up.”
You, Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.