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The LORD Surrounds His People

Psalms 125:1

In 11 translations

BSB
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
KJV
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
WEB
Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever.
ASV
They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
LSV
A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Those trusting in YHWH [are] as Mount Zion, || It is not moved—it abides for all time.
YLT
A Song of the Ascents. Those trusting in Jehovah [are] as Mount Zion, It is not moved — to the age it abideth.
DBY
They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.
DRC124:1
They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth
GNV
A song of degrees. They that trust in the Lord, shalbe as mount Zion, which can not be remooued, but remaineth for euer.
JPS
A Song of Ascents. They that trust in the LORD are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
LXXE124:1
A Song of Degrees. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he that dwells in Jerusalem shall never be moved.

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Original-language editions

WLC
שִׁ֗יר הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים בַּיהוָ֑ה כְּֽהַר־צִיּ֥וֹן לֹא־יִ֝מּ֗וֹט לְעוֹלָ֥ם יֵשֵֽׁב׃KJV:Ps.125.1
LXX-Br124:1
Ὠδὴ τῶν ἀναβαθμῶν. Οἱ πεποιθότες ἐπὶ Κύριον ὡς ὄρος Σιὼν, οὐ σαλευθήσεται εἰς αἰῶνα ὁ κατοικῶν Ἱερουσαλήμ·

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Jeremiah 17:7–8But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are…
  • Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
  • Proverbs 3:5–6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
  • Psalms 118:8–9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
  • Psalms 25:2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
  • Psalms 120:1In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
  • Zechariah 1:17Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’”
  • Psalms 34:22The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
  • 1 Chronicles 5:20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
  • Psalms 121:1I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
  • Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
  • Psalms 62:6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
  • Isaiah 12:6Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
  • Ephesians 1:12–13in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy…
  • Micah 4:2And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion…
  • Revelation 14:1Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads.

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Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 125:2 in some Bibles
  • 124:1 in some Bibles
  • 125:1 in most Bibles

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