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| 1 A Song of the Ascents. |
Be as Mount Zion – The spiritual phase of the kingdom of God. A295; R5574:4
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| Those trusting in Jehovah [are] as Mount Zion, It is not moved to the age it abideth. |
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| 2 Jerusalem! mountains [are] round about her, And Jehovah [is] round about His people, From henceforth even unto the age. |
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 wickedness resteth not On the lot of the righteous, That the righteous put not forth on iniquity their hands. |
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| 4 Do good, O Jehovah, to the good, And to the upright in their hearts. |
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| 5 As to those turning [to] their crooked ways, Jehovah causeth them to go with workers of iniquity. Peace on Israel! |
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