In Psalm 121 the theme is to imply that the Lord is your guardian and your protector, therefore you should look to him and only him for any need. As said in Verse 2, "My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth" also in Verse 5, "The LORD is thy keep: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand".  In the bible, they state that no one should want for anything.  As long as they give themselves unto the Lord, all of ones worry should be no more. "The LORD will preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul."  It also stated that the Lord will always be around by your side, he will be the shadow that walks before you.  
Symbolism was also a factor of Psalm 121. In Verse 1 "I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help" , using "the hills" as a symbol for higher power. Verse 5 stated "The LORD is thy keep: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand". Using "thy right hand" as a symbol of thine self. Repetition was used to emphasize that the Lord is the one to call on when in need. Also, to emphasize that the Lord will be the one to protect and guide you throughout our lifetime. Without any hesitation, the Lord will always be with you.

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