Psalm 125:2

New International Reader's Version

Like the mountains around Jerusalem, the Lord is all around his people both now and forever.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:17

Elisha prayed, “Lord, open my servant’s eyes so that he can see.” Then the Lord opened his eyes. Elisha’s servant looked up and saw the hills. He saw that Elisha was surrounded by horses and chariots made of fire.

Psalm 121:8

The Lord will watch over your life no matter where you go, both now and forever.

Psalm 34:7

The angel of the Lord stands guard around those who have respect for him. And he saves them.

Isaiah 4:5

Then the Lord will create over Jerusalem a cloud of smoke by day. He will also create a glow of flaming fire at night. The cloud and fire will appear over all of Mount Zion. They will also appear over the people who gather together there. The Lord’s glory will be like a tent over everything.

Lamentations 4:12

The kings of the earth couldn’t believe what was happening. Neither could any of the peoples of the world. Enemies actually attacked and entered the gates of Jerusalem.

Zechariah 2:5

And I myself will be like a wall of fire around it,’ announces the Lord. ‘I will be the city’s glory.’

Deuteronomy 33:27

God lives forever! You can run to him for safety. His powerful arms are always there to carry you. He will drive out your enemies to make room for you. He’ll say to you, ‘Destroy them!’