Psalms 125

1 “A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” They who trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, which standeth for ever.

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

2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So the LORD is round about his people, Henceforth even for ever!

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

3 For the sceptre of the wicked shall not remain upon the portion of the righteous, Lest the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity.

For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.

4 Do good, O LORD! to the good, To them that are upright in heart!

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

5 But such as turn aside to their crooked ways, -May the LORD destroy them with the evil-doers! Peace be to Israel!

But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, The LORD will lead them away with evildoers. Peace be on Israel.