Jerusalem rests among encircling mountains as families flourish inside and shadowed rulers approach outside

Psalm 125

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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.
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1A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Those trusting in YHWH [are] as Mount Zion, || It is not moved—it abides for all time.
2Jerusalem! Mountains [are] around her, || And YHWH [is] around His people, || From now on—even for all time.
3For the rod of wickedness does not rest on the lot of the righteous, || That the righteous do not put forth their hands on iniquity.
4Do good, O YHWH, to the good, || And to the upright in their hearts.
5As for those turning [to] their crooked ways, || YHWH causes them to go with workers of iniquity. Peace on Israel!
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 125

  • Psalm 125:2Jerusalem! Mountains [are] around her, || And YHWH [is] around His…

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