A song of ascents.
1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion;it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem,so the Lord surrounds his people,now and forevermore.
3Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settleupon the allotted land of the godly.Otherwise the godly mightdo what is wrong.
4Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,to the morally upright!
5As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path,may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly!May Israel experience peace!