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Psalms 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A pilgrim community singing on the way up to Jerusalem for a pilgrimage festival (Song of Ascents, Psalms 120–134). The speaker is the collective "we" of Israel, declaring their confidence in Yahweh before arriving at the city.
The words — בָּטַח (bāṭaḥ, H982), "trust," appears as the participle הַבּוֹטְחִים, "those who trust," making the verse a classification: this is the identity of the one who is unshakable. The contrast verb יִמּוֹט (yimmōṭ, H4131), "be shaken/moved," is the specific motion denied to Mount Zion.
The thread — Jeremiah 17:7 blesses the man whose confidence is in the LORD; Psalms 62:2 declares "I will never be shaken"; Proverbs 3:5 commands trust in the LORD with all the heart.
Why it lands — The verse does not promise comfort; it redefines stability as a function of where one places trust, not of external circumstances. The reader is asked to stop measuring their security by what can be moved.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
A Song of degrees. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
- Psalms 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
- Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
- Psalms 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
- Psalms 25:2 in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
- Psalms 120:1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
- Zechariah 1:17 Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’”
- Psalms 34:22 The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
- 1 Chronicles 5:20 And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
- Psalms 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?