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| A Song of degrees. |
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| 1 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. |
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 the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. |
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 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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| 4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
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| 5 As 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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