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

Psalm 125

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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.
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1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, now and forevermore.
3Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do what is wrong.
4Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to the morally upright!
5As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 125

  • Psalm 125:2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people,…

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