Psalms 125

¹They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.

²As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.

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

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

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

Psalms 125

¹A Song of the Ascents. Those trusting in Jehovah are as Mount Zion, It is not movedto the age it abideth.

²Jerusalem! mountains are round about her, And Jehovah is round about His people, From henceforth even unto the age.

³For the rod of wickedness resteth not On the lot of the righteous, That the righteous put not forth on iniquity their hands.

⁴Do good, O Jehovah, to the good, And to the upright in their hearts.

⁵As to those turning to their crooked ways, Jehovah causeth them to go with workers of iniquity. Peace on Israel!

Psalms 125

¹They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.

²As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.

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

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

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

Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 125

American Standard Version (ASV)

A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.

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An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.

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