Psalm 125*Israel’s Protector1A song of ascents. Those trusting in the Lord are like Mount Zion, unshakable, forever enduring.a 2As mountains surround Jerusalem, the Lord surrounds his people both now and forever.b 3The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land allotted to the just,* Lest the just themselves turn their hands to evil. 4Do good, Lord, to the good, to those who are upright of heart.c 5But those who turn aside to crooked ways may the Lord send down with the evildoers.d Peace upon Israel!e Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |
    |