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Jehovah round about his People.
A Song of Ascents. |
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1 They that trust in Jehovah
Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
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Be as Mount Zion – The spiritual phase of the kingdom of God. A295; R5574:4
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2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem,
So Jehovah is round about his people
From this time forth and for evermore.
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Jerusalem – Would be a difficult city for an enemy to successfully attack; so is the defense of the Lord's people. R4623:3
Is round about – As a fortress and protection under every adverse influence. R4623:3
We are surrounded by God's messengers. (Psa. 34:7) R158:6*
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3 For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous;
That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.
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4 Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good,
And to them that are upright in their hearts.
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5 But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways,
Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity.
Peace be upon Israel. |
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