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1 A song of degrees. They that trust in the Lord, shalbe as mount Zion, which can not be remooued, but remaineth for euer.
2 As the mountaines are about Ierusalem: so is the Lord about his people from henceforth and for euer.
3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous, least the righteous put forth their hand vnto wickednes.
4 Doe well, O Lord, vnto those that be good and true in their hearts.
5 But these that turne aside by their crooked wayes, them shall the Lord leade with the workers of iniquitie: but peace shalbe vpon 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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