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Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/125.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who trust in the LORD are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/125.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/125.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/125.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD <i>shall be</i> as mount Zion, <i>which</i> cannot be removed, <i>but</i> abideth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/125.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the LORD <i>Are</i> like Mount Zion, <i>Which</i> cannot be moved, <i>but</i> abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/125.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the LORD Are like Mount Zion, <i>which</i> cannot be moved <i>but</i> remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/125.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the LORD Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/125.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Those who trust in the LORD Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/125.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in Yahweh Are as Mount Zion, which will not be shaken but will abide forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/125.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in <i>and</i> rely on the LORD [with confident expectation] Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/125.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/125.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/125.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/125.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone who trusts the LORD is like Mount Zion that cannot be shaken and will stand forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/125.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. They that trust in the LORD are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/125.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A song for going up to worship.] Those who trust the LORD are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken. It remains firm forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/125.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken, never be moved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/125.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who are trusting in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be overthrown. They remain forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/125.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/125.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/125.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Song of Ascents.] Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/125.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD, shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/125.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/125.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Those trusting in YHWH [are] as Mount Zion, "" It is not moved—it abides for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/125.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Song of the Ascents. Those trusting in Jehovah are as Mount Zion, It is not moved -- to the age it abideth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/125.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Song of ascensions. They trusting in Jehovah are as mount Zion; it shall not be moved; remaining forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/125.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/125.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 124:1>A Canticle in steps. Those who trust in the Lord will be like the mountain of Zion. He will not be disturbed for eternity, who dwells<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/125.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those trusting in the LORD are like Mount Zion, unshakable, forever enduring. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/125.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/125.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THEY who trust in the LORD in the mount of Zion shall not be moved, but shall dwell there for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/125.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those who hope in LORD JEHOVAH, in the mountain of Zion, will not be moved, but will dwell for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/125.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. They that trust in the LORD Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/125.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Song of Degrees. They that trust in the Lord <i>shall be</i> as mount Sion: he that dwells in Jerusalem shall never be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/125-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16236" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/125.htm">The LORD Surrounds His People</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-msc) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">A song</a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">of ascents.</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: hab·bō·ṭə·ḥîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure."> Those who trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: kə·har- (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">are like Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">Zion.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">It cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/4131.htm" title="4131: yim·mō·wṭ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To totter, shake, slip. A primitive root; to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall.">be moved;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">it abides</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a></span><br />But 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 always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3-5</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. / Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Psalm 62:6-8</a></span><br />He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. / My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7-8</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. / Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-29</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-39</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but stays for ever.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Psalm 120:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">that trust</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2,8</a></b></br> O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Psalm 34:22</a></b></br> The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.</p><p class="hdg">be as mount</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13,14</a></b></br> For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired <i>it</i> for his habitation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a></b></br> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great <i>is</i> the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Isaiah 14:32</a></b></br> What shall <i>one</i> then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.</p><p class="hdg">but abideth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16-18</a></b></br> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/124-8.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/121-4.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/psalms/107-26.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/psalms/104-18.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/119-119.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/psalms/124-8.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/115-8.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Up&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-6.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/135-18.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/135-18.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Up&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 125</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">The safety of such as trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/125-4.htm">A prayer for the godly, and against the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/125.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/125.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A song of ascents.</b><br>This phrase indicates that <a href="/psalms/125.htm">Psalm 125</a> is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The term "ascents" reflects both the physical journey to the elevated city of Jerusalem and the spiritual journey towards God. The ascent symbolizes a movement towards holiness and divine presence, echoing the believer's journey towards spiritual maturity.<p><b>Those who trust in the LORD</b><br>Trust in the LORD is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing reliance on God's faithfulness and sovereignty. This trust is not merely intellectual assent but involves a deep, personal confidence in God's character and promises. In the historical context, Israel's trust in God was often tested by surrounding nations and internal challenges. Trusting in the LORD implies a covenant relationship, where God is seen as the ultimate protector and provider, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> and <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a>.<p><b>are like Mount Zion.</b><br>Mount Zion is a significant biblical symbol, representing the city of Jerusalem and, by extension, the presence of God among His people. Geographically, Mount Zion is a hill in Jerusalem, but it also holds spiritual significance as the site of the Temple, the dwelling place of God. In the prophetic and eschatological context, Mount Zion is seen as the ultimate place of God's reign and peace, as depicted in <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a> and <a href="/revelation/14.htm">Revelation 14:1</a>. Believers are compared to Mount Zion, indicating stability, security, and the unshakeable nature of those who trust in God.<p><b>It cannot be moved;</b><br>This phrase underscores the permanence and stability of Mount Zion, symbolizing the steadfastness of those who trust in the LORD. In a world of uncertainty and change, the believer's faith is anchored in the unchanging nature of God. This imagery is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a>, where believers receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. The assurance of God's protection and presence provides a foundation that withstands life's trials and adversities.<p><b>it abides forever.</b><br>The eternal nature of Mount Zion reflects the enduring relationship between God and His people. This permanence is a promise of God's unending faithfulness and the eternal security of those who trust in Him. The concept of abiding forever connects to the New Testament promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a>. The believer's hope is not only for this life but extends into eternity, assured by the unchanging promises of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the object of trust for His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_zion.htm">Mount Zion</a></b><br>A significant hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing stability, permanence, and the presence of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist expresses confidence in God's protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Mount Zion is located, representing God's chosen place for His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_god.htm">The People of God</a></b><br>Those who place their trust in the LORD, likened to the immovable Mount Zion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_the_lord.htm">Trust in the LORD</a></b><br>Trusting in God is foundational for spiritual stability. Just as Mount Zion is immovable, so are those who place their faith in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_stability.htm">Spiritual Stability</a></b><br>Believers are called to be steadfast in their faith, not swayed by the trials and tribulations of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_security.htm">Eternal Security</a></b><br>The permanence of Mount Zion reflects the eternal security of those who belong to God. Our salvation and relationship with Him are secure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>Mount Zion symbolizes God's presence among His people. As believers, we are assured of His constant presence and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>Just as Mount Zion is part of Jerusalem, believers are part of a larger community, the body of Christ, which provides support and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_125.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 125</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_126's_restoration.htm">Is there any archaeological or textual evidence confirming the miraculous restoration claimed in Psalm 126, beyond interpreted metaphor or tradition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_zechariah_12_2-3_reconciled_with_jerusalem's_conquests.htm">If Zechariah 12:2–3 predicts Jerusalem as an immovable stone, how can this be reconciled with the city’s repeated conquests throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_96_10_align_with_astronomy.htm">Psalm 96:10 states “the world is firmly established, it cannot be moved”; how does this align with modern astronomical findings that the Earth orbits the Sun and rotates on its axis? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_46_5.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 46:5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/125.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion</span>; rather, <span class="accented">are as Mount Zion</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. are as firmly fixed and established as "the mount of God," <span class="cmt_word">which cannot be removed, but abideth forever</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/125-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A Song</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ascents.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Those who trust</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bō·ṭə·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like Mount</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּֽהַר־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·har-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zion.</span><br /><span class="heb">צִיּ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">It cannot</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be moved;</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝מּ֗וֹט</span> <span class="translit">(yim·mō·wṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4131.htm">Strong's 4131: </a> </span><span class="str2">To waver, to slip, shake, fall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it abides forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵשֵֽׁב׃</span> <span class="translit">(yê·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 125:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/124-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 124:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 124:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/125-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 125:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 125:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>