A Song of Ascents. Of David.
[125:1] Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
[125:2] As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.
[125:3] For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong.
[125:4] Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!
[125:5] But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers! Peace be upon Israel!