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1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.
3 For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice.
4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
5 But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 125 about?
It compares those who trust in the LORD to Mount Zion, "which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever" (v.1), and pictures God surrounding his people as mountains surround Jerusalem (v.2).
What does verse 3 say about "the rod of the wicked"?
V.3 says "the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity," meaning oppression won't be allowed to tempt the righteous into wrongdoing.
How does the psalm end?
V.5 asks God to lead "such as turn aside unto their crooked ways" away with "the workers of iniquity," closing with "but peace shall be upon Israel."
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