Psalm 125
New International Version
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, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.
3The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil.
4Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.
5But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 125
- Psalm 125:2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people…
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