Religion

Psalm CXXV

by Richard Baxter 1615–1691

From Paraphrase on the Psalms of David in Metre (1692)

Religion

They that in God put all their trust
Shall firmly stand like Sion hill,
Which by no changes is remov'd,
But [is] the same [and] standeth still.

And as about Jerusalem
Mountains enclose that [holy] ground;
So will the Lord for evermore
[Himself] his people compass round.

For just mens rights and heritage
[Wicked] men shall not still possess,
Lest righteous men should then put forth
Their [tempted] hand to wickedness.

Do good, Lord, to those that are good,
To men [that are] of upright heart;
But as for such as turn aside,
In crooked ways [by sin] pervert.

The Lord shall lead them forth with those
Who [love and] work iniquity;
But everlasting blessed peace
On [God's true] Israel shall be.

MLA

Baxter, Richard. “Psalm CXXV.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/baxter/124/.

Chicago

Baxter, Richard. “Psalm CXXV.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/baxter/124/.

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