Key Figures — Psalms 125

3 figures

1. The Lord

   Protector and sustainer of His people.

   The Lord is depicted as a surrounding presence, offering protection and stability to those who trust in Him, much like the mountains surrounding Jerusalem.

   Related passages

   • Psalms 121 (The Lord as the keeper of Israel)
   • Psalms 46 (God as a refuge and strength)

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   • #Sustainer

2. The Righteous

   Those who trust in the Lord and are steadfast in their faith.

   The righteous are compared to Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, symbolizing their stability and security in the Lord.

   Related passages

   • Psalms 1 (The blessedness of the righteous)
   • Psalms 37 (The security of the righteous)

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   • #Faith
   • #Stability

3. The Wicked

   Those who turn aside to crooked ways.

   The wicked are contrasted with the righteous, and their fate is to be led away with evildoers, highlighting the theme of divine justice.

   Related passages

   • Psalms 1 (The way of the wicked)
   • Psalms 37 (The fate of the wicked)

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   • #Evildoers

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