Psalm 125
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 125 compares trusting people to immovable Mount Zion and surrounding protection to Jerusalem's mountains. Oppressive rule will not remain forever; integrity is encouraged, crooked paths are rejected, and peace concludes the prayer.
ZionStabilityProtectionPeace
1A Song of Ascents. They that trust in the LORD are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about His people, from this time forth and for ever.
3For the rod of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; that the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.
4Do good, O LORD, unto the good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
5But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 125
- Psalm 125:2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about…
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.