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| 1 A Song of degrees. They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever. |
Be as Mount Zion – The spiritual phase of the kingdom of God. A295; R5574:4
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| 2 Jerusalem! --mountains are round about her, and Jehovah is round about his people, from henceforth and for evermore. |
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; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. |
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| 4 Do good, O Jehovah, unto the 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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