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Pentecost Season · Proper 18 · Year B

Psalm 125

The Lord Surrounds His People

September 5, 2027

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives with Pilgrims Entering from the River Jordan, David Roberts
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives with Pilgrims Entering from the River Jordan, David Roberts, 1842Norfolk Museums Collections · public domain
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelMark 7:24-37
EpistleJas. 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Old TestamentProv. 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23Alt. OTIsa. 35:4-7a
PsalterPs. 125Alt. PsalmPs. 146

Overview & Insights

"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore." (Psalm 125:2)

A Song of Ascents affirming that those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion, because God encircles and protects his people.

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Commentary

Enduring Word: Psalm 125 Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's notes on this Song of Ascents.

BibleHub Commentaries: Psalm 125:1 BibleHub

Classic commentaries gathered on Psalm 125.

Coffman Commentary: Psalm 125 StudyLight

James Burton Coffman's commentary on Psalm 125.

Background & Word Study

Sefaria: Psalm 125 (Hebrew) Sefaria

Hebrew text of Psalm 125 with traditional Jewish commentary.

Hebrew Interlinear: Psalm 125:1 BibleHub

Hebrew interlinear with parsing for Psalm 125.

The Church Fathers

Catena: Psalm 125 Catena

Church fathers on Psalm 125.

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