Psalms 125 (ESV)

5 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 125 contains 5 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.

3For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong.

4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!

5But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the LORD will lead away with evildoers! Peace be upon Israel!

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What is Psalms 125 in the ESV?

Psalms 125 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 5 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 125 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 125 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 125 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 125 contains 5 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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