Psalm 125, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Classic

1They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

Modern

2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.

Classic

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

Modern

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.

Classic

3For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

Modern

4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.

Classic

4Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

Modern

5But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.

Classic

5As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

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