Psalms 125:1
Psalms 125:1 in Multiple Translations
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
Those whose hope is in the Lord are like the mountain of Zion, which may not be moved, but keeps its place for ever.
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, for it is unshakeable and endures forever.
A song of degrees. They that trust in the Lord, shalbe as mount Zion, which can not be remooued, but remaineth for euer.
A Song of the Ascents. Those trusting in Jehovah [are] as Mount Zion, It is not moved — to the age it abideth.
Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever.
A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD, shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.
Those/We who trust in Yahweh are as secure/steadfast [SIM] as Zion Hill, which cannot be shaken and can never be moved.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 125:1
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Psalms 125:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁ֗יר
הַֽ/מַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת
הַ/בֹּטְחִ֥ים
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
כְּֽ/הַר
צִיּ֥וֹן
לֹא
יִ֝מּ֗וֹט
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
יֵשֵֽׁב
שִׁ֗יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
הַֽ/מַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
thought
Art | N-fp
הַ/בֹּטְחִ֥ים
bâṭach
H982
to trust
Art | V-Qal
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
כְּֽ/הַר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
צִיּ֥וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִ֝מּ֗וֹט
môwṭ
H4131
to shake
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
יֵשֵֽׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 125:1
שִׁ֗יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
הַֽ/מַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
"thought"
Art | N-fp
Represents a step or journey upward, like the steps of a stair or a song of ascent, as in Psalm 120-134, which are songs the Israelites sang while traveling to Jerusalem for festivals. It symbolizes spiritual ascent.
Definition: what comes up, thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story. See also: Exodus 20:26; Psalms 126:1; Psalms 120:1.
הַ/בֹּטְחִ֥ים
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
Art | V-Qal
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כְּֽ/הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
צִיּ֥וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִ֝מּ֗וֹט
môwṭ
H4131
"to shake"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Definition: 1) to totter, shake, slip 1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip 1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown 1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop 1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, [idiom] exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip. See also: Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 62:3; Psalms 10:6.
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
יֵשֵֽׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 125:1
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- Context
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- Psalms 125:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 125:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 125:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 125:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 125:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
- Sermons on Psalms 125:1
Context — The LORD Surrounds His People
1Those 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. 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 17:7–8 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 62:2 | He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. |
| 3 | Proverbs 3:5–6 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 118:8–9 | It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. |
| 5 | Zechariah 1:17 | Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’” |
| 6 | Psalms 25:2 | in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. |
| 7 | Psalms 34:22 | The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned. |
| 8 | Psalms 120:1 | In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. |
| 9 | Psalms 121:1 | I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 5:20 | And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. |
Psalms 125:1 Summary
[This verse means that when we trust in the LORD, we are like a strong, unshakeable mountain that cannot be moved, just like Mount Zion. We can be stable and secure because God is our rock, as described in Psalms 18:2. By trusting in Him, we can experience His eternal and unshakeable presence in our lives, and we can abide in Him forever, just like Jesus promises in John 15:4-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in the LORD?
To trust in the LORD means to have faith in His goodness, sovereignty, and love, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4, where David affirms that God is his shepherd and provider, giving him everything he needs.
Why is Mount Zion used as an example of stability?
Mount Zion is used as an example of stability because it was considered an unshakeable and enduring symbol of God's presence and power, much like the LORD Himself, who is described as a rock in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalms 18:2.
What does it mean for something to abide forever?
For something to abide forever means that it will last for all eternity, unchanged and unshaken, as described in Psalms 102:27, where God's years have no end, and in Hebrews 13:8, where Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
How can I apply this verse to my life?
You can apply this verse to your life by putting your trust in the LORD, just like the Psalmist, and resting in His eternal and unshakeable presence, as encouraged in Isaiah 26:3-4, where God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, trusting in Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust in the LORD, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I be like Mount Zion, a symbol of stability and endurance, in a world that is constantly changing?
- How can I abide in the LORD, just like Mount Zion, and what practices can I adopt to deepen my trust in Him?
- What does it mean for me to be surrounded by the LORD, as described in the surrounding verses, and how can I experience that in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 125:1
They that trust in the Lord [shall be] as Mount Zion,.... Who trust not in themselves, and in their own hearts; nor in anything of theirs, their strength or wisdom, riches or righteousness; nor in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 125:1
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. This 125th psalm forms a pair with Psalms 126:1-6. Psalms 125:1 may be regarded as the introduction to both.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
Psalms 125 THE This Psalm was designed for the consolation and encouragement of God’ s church and people in all ages, against all the plots and malice of their enemies. The stedfastness of such as trust in God, . A prayer for the godly to do them good, and against the ungodly to destroy them, ,5. Removed, or, overthrown, by any winds or storms; partly because of its own greatness and strength; and partly because of the Divine protection afforded to it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
Psalms 125:1 « A Song of degrees. » They that trust in the LORD [shall be] as mount Zion, [which] cannot be removed, [but] abideth for ever.Ver. 1. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion] Great is the stability of a believer’ s felicity. Winds and storms move not a mountain; an earthquake may, but not easily, remove it. That mystical mount Zion, the Church, immota manet, is unmoveable; so is every member thereof, for the main of his happiness.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
PSALM CXXV The safety of those who trust in God, 1, 2. God's protecting providence in behalf of his followers, 3. A prayer for the godly, 4. The evil lot of the wicked, 5. NOTES ON PSALM CXXV This Psalm is without a title: it belongs most probably to the times after the captivity; and has been applied, with apparent propriety, to the opposition which Sanballat the Horonite, Geshem the Arabian, and Tobiah the Ammonite, gave to the Jews while employed in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, and restoring the temple. Verse 1. They that trust in the Lord] Every faithful Jew who confides in Jehovah shall stand, in those open and secret attacks of the enemies of God and truth, as unshaken as Mount Zion; and shall not be moved by the power of any adversary.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 125:1
1–3. The confidence of true Israelites in Jehovah, and Jehovah’s protecting care for His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 125:1
They that trust in the Lord - His people; his friends. It is, and has been always, a characteristic of the people of God that they trust or confide in him.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 125:1
1. They that trust in the Lord—Trust in Jehovah, and not in circumstances, is the theme. Outwardly, it went ill with them; but to those who firmly trusted in the Lord, and remained true to his commands, the happy result was sure.
Sermons on Psalms 125:1
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Spiritual Ascendancy by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a great vision in our lives. He highlights how we often narrow down our perspectives and lose sight of God's purpose |
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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Of the Perseverance of the Saints. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, asserting that those who are truly regenerated and called by God will ultimately persevere in grace and be save |
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Exposition on Psalm 126 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about how man came into captivity through sin, being sold under sin by their own consent. However, redemption comes through faith in righteousness, as innoce |
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God's Call to the Life Above (Psalm 125:1-2) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, unmovable and eternal, encouraging believers to rise above the valleys of life and dwell in the he |
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Psalm 125 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the blessed description of God's children who trust in the Lord, emphasizing the unshakeable stability and protection they receive from Him. He encourages |
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For Friends of Pardsay Meeting, or Elsewhere in Cumberland; to Be Read Among Them, in the Fear of the Lord by John Banks | John Banks preaches about the importance of standing firm in God's foundation, dwelling in safety where the enemy cannot reach, and being willing to part with all for the sake of C |