Psalm 125:2
New Living Translation
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
1Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.
2Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.
3The wicked will not rule the land of the godly, for then the godly might be tempted to do wrong.
4O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you.
5But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord. Take them away with those who do evil. May Israel have peace!
Verses to memorize from Psalm 125
- Psalm 125:2Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his…
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