Isaiah 31:5

New International Reader's Version

Like a bird hovering over its nest, I will guard Jerusalem. I will keep it safe. I will ‘pass over’ it and save it. I am the Lord who rules over all.”

Cross References

Genesis 1:2

The earth didn’t have any shape. And it was empty. There was darkness over the surface of the waves. At that time, the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

2 Kings 19:34

‘I will guard this city and save it. I will do it for myself. And I will do it for my servant David.’ ”

2 Chronicles 32:22

So the Lord saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem. He saved them from the power of Sennacherib, the king of Assyria. He also saved them from all their other enemies. He took care of them on every side.

Psalm 37:40

The Lord helps them and saves them. He saves them from sinful people because they go to him for safety.

Psalm 46:5

Because God is there, the city will not fall. God will help it at the beginning of the day.

Psalm 46:6

Nations are in disorder. Kingdoms fall. God speaks, and the people of the earth melt in fear.

Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with his wings. Under the feathers of his wings you will find safety. He is faithful. He will keep you safe like a shield or a tower.

Exodus 12:27

Tell them, ‘It’s the Passover sacrifice to honor the Lord. He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. He spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’ ” Then the Israelites bowed down and worshiped.

Exodus 19:4

‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt. You saw how I carried you on the wings of eagles and brought you to myself.

Isaiah 10:14

I’ve taken the wealth of the nations. It was as easy as reaching into a bird’s nest. I’ve gathered the riches of all these countries. It was as easy as gathering eggs that have been left in a nest. Not a single baby bird flapped its wings. Not one of them opened its mouth to chirp.’ ”

Isaiah 26:1

At that time a song will be sung in the land of Judah. It will say, “We have a strong city. God’s saving power surrounds it like walls and towers.

Isaiah 27:3

“I am the Lord. I watch over my vineyard. I water it all the time. I guard it day and night. I do it so no one can harm it.

Isaiah 35:4

Say to those whose hearts are afraid, “Be strong and do not fear. Your God will come. He will pay your enemies back. He will come to save you.”

Isaiah 37:35

‘I will guard this city and save it. I will do it for myself. And I will do it for my servant David.’ ”

Isaiah 38:6

And I will save you and this city from the power of the king of Assyria. I will guard this city.

Zechariah 9:14

Then the Lord will appear over his people. His arrows will flash like lightning. The Lord and King will blow the trumpet of his thunder. He’ll march out like a storm in the south.

Zechariah 9:8

But I will camp at my temple. I will guard it against enemy armies. No one will ever crush my people again. I will make sure it does not happen.

Deuteronomy 32:11

He was like an eagle that stirs up its nest. It hovers over its little ones. It spreads out its wings to catch them. It carries them up in the air on its feathers.