Psalm 125–126

Psalm 125

A song of ascents.

1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,v

which cannot be shakenw but endures forever.

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,x

so the Lord surroundsy his people

both now and forevermore.

3 The scepterz of the wicked will not remaina

over the land allotted to the righteous,

for then the righteous might use

their hands to do evil.b

4 Lord, do goodc to those who are good,

to those who are upright in heart.d

5 But those who turne to crooked waysf

the Lord will banishg with the evildoers.

Peace be on Israel.h

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restoredi the fortunes ofa Zion,

we were like those who dreamed.b

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,j

our tongues with songs of joy.k

Then it was said among the nations,

“The Lord has done great thingsl for them.”

3 The Lord has done great thingsm for us,

and we are filled with joy.n

4 Restore our fortunes,c o Lord,

like streams in the Negev.p

5 Those who sow with tearsq

will reapr with songs of joy.s

6 Those who go out weeping,t

carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with them.