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Psalm 1211

Psalm 121:1 is the opening verse of the 121st psalm in the Book of Psalms, part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The verse reads in Hebrew: "אֶשָּׂא עֵינַי, אֶל-הֶהָרִים--מֵאַיִן יָבוֹא, עֶזְרִי" (transliterated as "Esa 'eynay, 'el-heharim--me'ayin yavo 'ezri"), which translates to "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help" in English. This verse is part of a larger psalm that expresses trust in God as a source of strength and protection. The phrase "I will lift up mine eyes" suggests a turning of one's attention and focus towards God, who is metaphorically associated with the hills or mountains, often seen as symbols of strength and stability in the biblical context. The verse has been widely interpreted as an expression of faith and reliance on divine assistance, and it is often quoted in religious and spiritual contexts to convey a sense of hope and reassurance. Translations of this verse in other languages include "Je lève mes yeux vers les montagnes" in French, "Levanto mis ojos a los montes" in Spanish, and "Ich hebe meine Augen auf zu den Bergen" in German.