Psalms 125:2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So the LORD is round about his people, Henceforth even for ever!

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In The King James Version

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

In Context

1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” They who trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, which standeth for ever.

3For the sceptre of the wicked shall not remain upon the portion of the righteous, Lest the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:7The angels of the LORD encamp around those who fear him, And deliver them.

Isaiah 4:5Then shall Jehovah create upon the whole extent of mount Zion, and upon her places of assembly, A cloud and smoke by day, And the brightness of a flaming fire by night; Yea, for all that is glorious there shall be a shelter;

Zechariah 2:5And I will be to her, saith Jehovah, A wall of fire round about, And glory will I be within her.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 125:2-4

The Security of God's People. 1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Here are three very precious promises made to the people of God, which, though they are designed to secure the welfare of the church in… Read the whole commentary →

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