2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.

Other Translations of Psalm 125:2

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.

The Message

2 Mountains encircle Jerusalem, and God encircles his people - always has and always will.

New King James Version

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people From this time forth and forever.

New Living Translation

2 Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 125:2

Commentary on Psalm 125:1-3

(Read Psalm 125:1-3)

All those minds shall be truly stayed, that are stayed on God. They shall be as Mount Zion, firm as it is; a mountain supported by providence, much more as a holy mountain supported by promise. They cannot be removed from confidence in God. They abide for ever in that grace which is the earnest of their everlasting continuance in glory. Committing themselves to God, they shall be safe from their enemies. Even mountains may moulder and come to nothing, and rocks be removed, but God's covenant with his people cannot be broken, nor his care of them cease. Their troubles shall last no longer than their strength will bear them up under them. The rod of the wicked may come, may fall upon the righteous, upon their persons, their estates, their liberties, their families names, on any thing that falls to their lot; only it cannot reach their souls. And though it may come upon their lot, it shall not rest thereon. The Lord will make all work together for their good. The wicked shall only prove a correcting rod, not a destroying sword; even this rod shall not remain upon them, lest they distrust the promise, thinking God has cast them off.

13 I am against you, Jerusalem, you who live above this valley on the rocky plateau, declares the Lord- you who say, "Who can come against us? Who can enter our refuge?"

Other Translations of Jeremiah 21:13

King James Version

13 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?

English Standard Version

13 "Behold, I am against you, O inhabitant of the valley, O rock of the plain, declares the Lord; you who say, 'Who shall come down against us, or who shall enter our habitations?'

The Message

13 Don't you realize that I'm against you, yes, against you. You think you've got it made, all snug and secure. You say, "Who can possibly get to us? Who can crash our party?"

New King James Version

13 "Behold, I am against you, O inhabitant of the valley, And rock of the plain," says the Lord, "Who say, 'Who shall come down against us? Or who shall enter our dwellings?'

New Living Translation

13 I will personally fight against the people in Jerusalem, that mighty fortress- the people who boast, "No one can touch us here. No one can break in here."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:13

Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11-14

(Read Jeremiah 21:11-14)

The wickedness of the king and his family was the worse because of their relation to David. They were urged to act with justice, at once, lest the Lord's anger should be unquenchable. If God be for us, who can be against us? But if he be against us, who can do any thing for us?