Psalms 125
1 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
Common Questions About Psalms 125
What image does Psalm 125 use for those who trust in God?
It compares those who trust in the Lord to Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever, just as the mountains surround Jerusalem.
What prayer does the psalm offer for the righteous?
It asks God to do good to those who are good and upright in heart, while those who turn to crooked ways will be led away with evildoers.
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Questions to Think About
- What would it mean for your trust in God to feel as stable and immovable as a mountain?
- How do you guard against drifting toward 'crooked ways' over time?
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