1 Those who are trusting in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be overthrown. They remain forever. ISV — Psalm 125:1
2 Just as mountains encircle Jerusalem, so the LORD encircles his people, from now to eternity. ISV — Psalm 125:2
3 For evil’s scepter will not rest on the land that has been allotted to the righteous, and so the righteous will not direct themselves a125:3 Lit. will not set their hands to do wrong. ISV — Psalm 125:3
4 LORD, do good to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart. b125:4 So LXX DSS 4QPs 11QPs; MT reads in their hearts ISV — Psalm 125:4
5 But for those who choose their own devious paths, the LORD will lead them away, along with those who practice evil. Peace be upon Israel. ISV — Psalm 125:5