Psalms 125

1 A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

A song of ascents. Those who trust in Yahweh are like Mount Zion, unshakable, forever enduring.

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surroundeth his people from henceforth even for ever.

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people now and forever.

3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity.

The scepter of wickedness must not rule in the land of the righteous. Otherwise the righteous might do what is wrong.

4 Do good, O LORD, to those that are good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

Do good, Yahweh, 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 forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Yahweh will lead them away with the evildoers. May peace be on Israel.