Psalm 125:1-5 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but stays for ever. I. TRUSTFULNESS IN ITS SUPREME OBJECT: "The Lord" (Jeremiah 17:5-8). II. TRUSTFULNESS SECURING INESTIMABLE BLESSINGS. 1. Stability (ver. 1). 2. Divine nearness (ver. 2). 3. Protection from the power and oppression of wickedness (ver. 3). III. TRUSTFULNESS SEEKING THE GOOD OF OTHERS (ver. 4). Its nature to do so, being unselfish, generous, and jealous for the glory of God. Others kept good for goodness' sake. IV. TRUSTFULNESS PRONOUNCING THE FATE OF APOSTATES, AND THE TRANQUIL EXPERIENCE OF ITSELF AND COMPANIONS (ver. 5). (J. O. Keen, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: {A Song of degrees.} They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.WEB: Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can't be moved, but remains forever. |
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