1 T hose who trust in, lean on, and confidently hope in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides and stands fast forever.

2 A s the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from this time forth and forever.

3 F or the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, lest the righteous (God’s people) stretch forth their hands to iniquity and apostasy.

4 D o good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are right in their hearts.

5 A s for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, the Lord will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!