So the Lord Surrounds His People

A short psalm but no less in impact. The imagery of the first message is like we too, are like Jerusalem or Mount Zion, steadfast and immovable as we trust in the LORD. The LORD will surround His people like the mountains around Jerusalem, offering protection from every direction.

The call is for us to keep on doing good and be upright, and trust in the LORD's goodness toward us. In contrast, those who continue in their wicked ways will be led away.


Psalm 125
The Lord the Strength of His People
A Song of Ascents.

1 Those who trust in the Lord
Are like Mount Zion,
Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
So the Lord surrounds His people
From this time forth and forever.

3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
On the land allotted to the righteous,
Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.

4 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
And to those who are upright in their hearts.

5 As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways,
The Lord shall lead them away
With the workers of iniquity.
Peace be upon Israel!