AS THE MOUNTAINS SURROUND JERUSALEM
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Psalm 125
A song of ascents.
1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,(A)
which cannot be shaken(B) but endures forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,(C)
so the Lord surrounds(D) his people
both now and forevermore.
3 The scepter(E) of the wicked will not remain(F)
over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
their hands to do evil.(G)
4 Lord, do good(H) to those who are good,
to those who are upright in heart.(I)
5 But those who turn(J) to crooked ways(K)
the Lord will banish(L) with the evildoers.
Peace be on Israel.(M)
Cross references
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps 48:12; Isa 33:20
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps 46:5; 48:2-5
- Psalm 125:2 : S 1Ch 21:15
- Psalm 125:2 : Ps 32:10; Zec 2:4-5
- Psalm 125:3 : S Est 4:11
- Psalm 125:3 : Ps 89:22; Pr 22:8; Isa 13:11; 14:5
- Psalm 125:3 : 1Sa 24:10
- Psalm 125:4 : S Ps 119:65
- Psalm 125:4 : S Ps 36:10
- Psalm 125:5 : S Job 23:11
- Psalm 125:5 : Pr 2:15; Isa 59:8
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps 92:7
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps 128:6; Gal 6:16
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ESV
The Lord Surrounds His People
A Song of (A)Ascents.125 Those who (B)trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
which (C)cannot be moved, but abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so (D)the Lord surrounds his people,
from this time forth and forevermore.
3 For (E)the scepter of wickedness shall not (F)rest
on (G)the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous (H)stretch out
their hands to do wrong.
4 (I)Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
and to those who are (J)upright in their hearts!
5 But those who (K)turn aside to their (L)crooked ways
the Lord will lead away with (M)evildoers!
(N)Peace be upon Israel!
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Cross references
- Psalm 125:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps. 25:2, 3
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps. 93:1; 104:5; [Prov. 10:30]
- Psalm 125:2 : [2 Kgs. 6:17; Zech. 2:5]
- Psalm 125:3 : Isa. 14:5
- Psalm 125:3 : Isa. 30:30
- Psalm 125:3 : See Ps. 16:5
- Psalm 125:3 : Gen. 3:22; Ex. 22:8
- Psalm 125:4 : Ps. 119:68
- Psalm 125:4 : See Ps. 7:10
- Psalm 125:5 : See Ps. 40:4
- Psalm 125:5 : Prov. 2:15
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps. 92:7, 9; 94:4
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps. 128:6; Gal. 6:16
125 Those who (B)trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
which (C)cannot be moved, but abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so (D)the Lord surrounds his people,
from this time forth and forevermore.
3 For (E)the scepter of wickedness shall not (F)rest
on (G)the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous (H)stretch out
their hands to do wrong.
4 (I)Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
and to those who are (J)upright in their hearts!
5 But those who (K)turn aside to their (L)crooked ways
the Lord will lead away with (M)evildoers!
(N)Peace be upon Israel!
Cross references
- Psalm 125:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps. 25:2, 3
- Psalm 125:1 : Ps. 93:1; 104:5; [Prov. 10:30]
- Psalm 125:2 : [2 Kgs. 6:17; Zech. 2:5]
- Psalm 125:3 : Isa. 14:5
- Psalm 125:3 : Isa. 30:30
- Psalm 125:3 : See Ps. 16:5
- Psalm 125:3 : Gen. 3:22; Ex. 22:8
- Psalm 125:4 : Ps. 119:68
- Psalm 125:4 : See Ps. 7:10
- Psalm 125:5 : See Ps. 40:4
- Psalm 125:5 : Prov. 2:15
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps. 92:7, 9; 94:4
- Psalm 125:5 : Ps. 128:6; Gal. 6:16
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1. Like Mount Zion (1-2)
Mount Zion was a high hill, an impregnable fortress in the city of Jerusalem. David captured the city in 1
B.C. and made it his capital. He put the ark there. Sometimes the whole city is called 'Mount Zion,' sometimes only the temple area. It was called the dwelling place of God; it was the destination of pilgrims. God surrounds and protects his people as the mountains surround Jerusalem. Those who trust in the Lord become stable and strong, like the stronghold of Zion.
2. The scepter of the wicked (3-5)
When people are under an evil ruler, even the good they try to do becomes evil. When we are not under the righteous rule of God, then we are in Satan's kingdom, for he is the prince of this world. But when God's kingdom comes in our hearts, the scepter of Satan is broken. When God's kingdom comes, evildoers are banished, and God's peace and righteousness reign.
Prayer: Lord, I call on your name. You are my security and my fortress. May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth.
One Word: Worship God our Fortress
