Psalms 125

1 Those whose hope is in the Lord are like the mountain of Zion, which may not be moved, but keeps its place for ever.

1 They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.

1A gradual canticle. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people, from this time and for ever.

2 Jerusalem! — mountains are round about her, and Jehovah is round about his people, from henceforth and for evermore.

2Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

3For the rod of sinners will not be resting on the heritage of the upright; so that the upright may not put out their hands to evil.

3 For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

3The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

4Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart.

4 Do good, O Jehovah, unto the good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

5But as for such as are turned out of the straight way, the Lord will take them away with the workers of evil. Let peace be on Israel.

5 But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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6Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.

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7But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.