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.

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but stands forever.

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

The Lord is around His people like the mountains are around Jerusalem, now 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.

For the sinful will not rule over the land of those who are right with God. So those who are right and good may not use their hands to do wrong.

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

O Lord, do good 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!

But the Lord will let all those who turn aside to their sinful ways go with those who are sinners. Peace be upon Israel.