Psalm 125

The Lord Surrounds His People

1. A Song of Ascents. 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, 1 which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

2. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, 2 so the Lord surrounds his people, 2 from this time forth and forevermore.

3. For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest 3 on the land allotted to the righteous, 3 lest the righteous stretch out 3 their hands to do wrong.

4. Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, 4 and to those who are upright in their hearts!

5. But those who turn aside to their crooked ways 5 the Lord will lead away with evildoers! 5 Peace be upon Israel!