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Berean Standard Bible

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.”

Psalms 125:2

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Psalms 125 is one of the Songs of Ascents sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. It opens by comparing those who trust the Lord to Mount Zion, which cannot be moved.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.

World English Bible (WEB)

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forward and forever more.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people, from this time and for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como Jerusalem tiene montes alrededor de ella, así Jehová alrededor de su pueblo desde ahora y para siempre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así como los montes rodean y protegen a Jerusalén, así al Señor rodea y protege a su pueblo.

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