King James Version
Psalm 125
Mountainous stability illustrates spiritual trust in this sixth Song of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134) in Book V of the Psalter. The poet compares those who trust in God to Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but stands firm forever, surrounded by protective hills just as divine presence surrounds the people. Reassurance is offered that the rod of wickedness will not permanently rest upon the righteous, guarding them from temptation to do wrong. The poem ends with a prayer for goodness upon the upright and peace upon Israel. A key verse captures this unshakeable security: 'They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.'
1 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD 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 LORD, 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, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
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