Psalm 121:1

The Passion Translation

I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection is only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth.

Cross References

Psalm 120:1

I was desperate for you to help me in my struggles, and you did!

Psalm 123:1

O God-Enthroned in heaven, I lift my eyes toward you in worship.

Jeremiah 3:23

We see it now. Our idolatrous worship on the high places and our noisy commotion on the mountains were nothing but delusions. Only you, Yahweh our God, can save us.

Isaiah 2:3

Many peoples will come and say, “Everyone, come! Let’s go up higher to Yahweh’s mountain, to the house of Jacob’s God; then he can teach us his ways and we can walk in his paths!” Zion will be the center of instruction, and the word of Yahweh will go out from Jerusalem.

Psalm 2:6

“I myself have poured out my King on Zion, my holy mountain.”

Psalm 87:1

High upon his hills of holiness stands God’s city.

Psalm 78:68

He chose instead the tribe of Judah and Mount Zion, which he loves.