Salmos 125:2 NVT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 125:1-3

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 general, may be applied by particular believers to themselves, as other promises of this nature may. Here is, I. The character of God's people, to whom these promises belong. Many call themselves God's people who have no part nor lot in this matter. But those shall have the benefit of them and may take the comfort of them, (1.) Who are righteous (Ps. 125:3),... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 125:2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem ,.... There was Mount Zion on the side of the north, and the mount of Olives on the east, and other mountains on the other sides of it; so that it was encompassed with them, and was naturally as well as artificially fortified. Tacitus F11 Hist. l. 5. c. 11. describes Jerusalem as inaccessible, walls and mountains, rocks and towers, surrounding it: and the poet Coerilus F12 Apud Euseb. Praerar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 9. makes mention of a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 125:2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem - Jerusalem, according to Sandys, was situated on a rocky mountain every way to be ascended, except a little on the north, with steep ascents and deep valleys, naturally fortified. It is surrounded with other mountains, at no great distance, as if placed in the midst of an amphitheatre; for on the east is Mount Olivet, separated from the city by the valley of Jehoshaphat, which also encompasses a part of the north; on the south, the mountain of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

Divine providence. Does righteousness answer? Is piety rewarded? Is the good man much the better for his goodness? That is the question, both old and new, suggested by the psalm. The reply is in the affirmative; but the fourth verse indicates that the writer's mind is not altogether untroubled by what he has seen. Nor is ours. There is much that, at first sight, perplexes us. We may see the usurper break his oath, cut down his countrymen with the sword, seize the reins of office, and reign... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

Such as cannot be moved. There can be little doubt, so it seems to me , that these psalms, from one of which our text is taken, were all of them songs of the exiles returning from their captivity in Babylon. Their very name—"Songs of Degrees"—denotes that they were sung as the people went up towards their land, their city, and the sanctuary of the Lord. But the frequent allusions to the Exile, to its degradation and sorrow, to the almost complete destruction which had there all but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

The safety of those who trust in God: a lesson from experience. "They that trust in the Lord are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever," etc. ( Psalms 125:1 ). I. THEY REST ON AN IMMOVABLE FOUNDATION . "Cannot be moved, but abideth forever." II. ARE SURROUNDED AND PROTECTED AS BY A WALL OF MOUNTAINS . The distant mountains of Moab most probably alluded to, as Jerusalem was surrounded by no great mountains. God's protecting... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people. This is the true cause of his people's stability, which is like that of his holy mountain. The ubiquitous God stands round about his people, and protects them on every side. The mountains that am "round about Jerusalem" are, on the east, the Mount of Olives; on the south, the Hill of Evil Counsel; on the west, the ridge beyond the valley of Jehoshaphat; and on the north, the high ground about Scopas. All... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:2

The encircling of Divine defense. "The Lord is round about his people." Robinson says, "The sacred city lies upon the broad and high mountain range which is shut in by the two valleys Jehoshaphat and Hinnom. All the surrounding hills are higher . On the east, the Mount of Olives; on the south, the so-called Hill of Evil Counsel, which ascends from the Valley of Hinnom; on the west the ground rises gently to the border of the great wady; while on the north the bend of a ridge which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 125:2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem - Hebrew, “Jerusalem - the mountains are round about her.” Jerusalem, except on the north, is encompassed with hills or mountains, so that although the city was built on hills - Zion, Moriah, Bezethah, Acra - it was itself surrounded by hills higher than any of these, and was, in a certain sense, in a valley. See the notes at Matthew 2:1. Compare the notes at Psalms 48:1-14.So the Lord is round about his people ... - As Jerusalem is thus protected by... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 125:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 125:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 125:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 125:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 125:2

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