New International Version | Berean Study Bible |
1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. | 1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. |
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. | 2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. |
3The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. | 3For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice. |
4LORD, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart. | 4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. |
5But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel. | 5But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel. |
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