Psalm 125

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, *

which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever.

The hills stand about Jerusalem; *

so does the Lord stand round about his people,

from this time forth for evermore.

The scepter of the wicked shall not hold sway over the land allotted to the just, *

so that the just shall not put their hands to evil.

Show your goodness, O Lord, to those who are good *

and to those who are true of heart.

As for those who turn aside to crooked ways,

the Lord will lead them away with the evildoers; *

but peace be upon Israel.