1The song of the stairs. They that put their trust in the LORD, are even as the mount Sion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast for ever.
2The hills stand about Jerusalem, even so standeth the LORD round about his people, from this time forth for evermore.
3That the rod of the ungodly come not into the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous put their hand unto wickedness.
4Do well, O LORD, unto those that be good and true of heart.
5As for such as turn back unto their own wickedness, the LORD shall lead them forth with the evil doers: but peace be upon Israel.