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1 A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are as Mount Zion, which can't be moved, but remains forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.
3 For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.
4 Do good, Lord, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.
5 But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, The Lord will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on 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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Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.
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