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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 125, Verse 2

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A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD [shall be] as mount Zion, [which] cannot be removed, [but] abideth for ever.
King James Version
As the mountains [are] round about Jerusalem, so the LORD [is] round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
American Standard Version
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.
New English Translation
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, now and forevermore.
World English Bible
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.
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For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
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Do good, O LORD, unto [those that be] good, and [to them that are] upright in their hearts.
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As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: [but] peace [shall be] upon Israel.
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A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
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Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
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The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
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A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.