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1 They that trust in יהוה shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so יהוה is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
4 Do good, O יהוה, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, יהוה shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall 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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