'The Lord Surrounds His People' Psalm 125: A Song of Ascents

Psalm 125 is a psalm sung by the pilgrims on their journey up to Jeru­salem. As they did so, it didn’t es­cape their attention that the city was surrounded by mountains. Jerusalem was strategically situated. Derek Kidner paints the picture for us: "The hills and the holy city, much in view and much in mind to the pilgrims, make their presence felt again; and once more the thoughts they arouse are searching and fundamental, piercing to the realities behind these impressive sights." This article is an exposition of Psalm 125