Psalms 125
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 125, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[A Song of degrees.] They that trust in the LORD {shall be} as mount Zion, {which} cannot be removed, {but} abideth for ever.
Psalms 125:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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As the mountains {are} round about Jerusalem, so the LORD {is} round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Psalms 125:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. {the wicked: Heb. wickedness}
Psalms 125:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Do good, O LORD, unto {those that be} good, and {to them that are} upright in their hearts.
Psalms 125:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Psalms 125:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.