The Lord Will

Psalms

Psalm 125

KJV

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.

Overview

Psalm 125 is a Song of Ascents about durable trust in God, surrounding care, limits on unjust domination, integrity, and peace.

Setting and context

The psalm moves from Zion and Jerusalem's mountains to oppressive rule, upright hearts, crooked paths, and peace. Its ancient geographic language should not be converted automatically into modern territorial claims.

Themes

Trust in God · Divine care · Limits on oppression · Integrity · Peace

Key passages

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Questions readers ask

What is Psalm 125 about? Stable trust in God, limits on oppression, integrity, and peace.