Psalm 125:2-3

English Standard Version

²As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so ^(A)the Lord surrounds his people,
    from this time forth and forevermore.
³For ^(B)the scepter of wickedness shall not ^(C)rest
    on ^(D)the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous ^(E)stretch out
    their hands to do wrong.

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Psalm 125:2-3

New International Version

²As the mountains surround Jerusalem,^(A)
so the Lord surrounds^(B) his people
both now and forevermore.

³The scepter^(C) of the wicked will not remain^(D)
over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
their hands to do evil.^(E)

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Psalm 125:2-3

King James Version

²As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

³For 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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