Psalms 125

1 “A song of the degrees.” Those who trust in the Lord are like mount Zion, which will not he moved, which endureth for ever.

A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.

2 Jerusalem hath mountains round about her: and [so] is the Lord round about his people, from this time forth and for evermore.

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people from this time forward and forever more.

3 For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous: in order that the righteous may not stretch forth their hands unto wrong-doing.

For the scepter of wickedness will not remain over the allotment of the righteous, so that the righteous will not use their hands to do evil.

4 Do good, O Lord, unto the good, and to those that are upright in their hearts.

Do good, LORD, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.

5 But as for those who turn aside unto their crooked ways, them will the Lord drive away with the workers of wickedness; but peace shall be upon Israel.

But as for those who turn away to their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel.