Psalms 125

Those Who Trust in the Lord

1 They that trust in the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. References Lord: Psalms 120:1, Zechariah 1:17. Faith: Psalms 25:2, 34:22, 1 Chronicles 5:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 62:2, 62:6, 121:1, Isaiah 12:6, 51:16 +5

2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. References Lord: Psalms 34:7, 121:8, Isaiah 4:5, Zechariah 2:5. References Jerusalem: Lamentations 4:12. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 33:27

3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Evil: Psalms 89:22, Revelation 2:10. Sin: Proverbs 22:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 103:9, 1 Samuel 24:10, Isaiah 10:5, 27:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13 +3

4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. Good: Psalms 51:18, 73:1, 84:11, 119:68. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:10, 36:10, 94:15, 119:80, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 14:5 +5

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. References Lord: Psalms 40:4. Peace: Psalms 128:6, Isaiah 59:8, John 14:27, Galatians 6:16. Sin: Matthew 7:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 101:3, Proverbs 2:15, Philippians 2:15, Hebrews 10:38 +5