Psalm 125

A Song of degrees.

1        They in the Lord that firmly trust

                   shall be like Sion hill,

          Which at no time can be remov'd,

                   but standeth ever still.

2        As round about Jerusalem

                   the mountains stand alway,

          The Lord his folk doth compass so,

                   from henceforth and for aye.

3        For ill men's rod upon the lot

                   of just men shall not lie;

          Lest righteous men stretch forth their hands

                   unto iniquity.

4        Do thou to all those that be good

                   thy goodness, Lord, impart;

          And do thou good to those that are

                   upright within their heart.

5        But as for such as turn aside

                   after their crooked way,

          God shall lead forth with wicked men:

                   on Isr'el peace shall stay.