Ps. 125:0 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm was designed for the consolation and encouragement of God’s church and people in all ages, against all the plots and malice of their enemies. The stedfastness of such as trust in God, Ps. 125:1–3.

Removed, or, overthrown, by any winds or storms; partly because of its own greatness and strength; and partly because of the Divine protection afforded to it.

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem; by which it was defended both from stormy winds and from the assaults of its enemies.

The rod of the wicked; the power and authority of cruel tyrants. Shall not rest; not continue for ever, nor too long. Upon the lot of the righteous; upon the habitations and persons of good men.

As thou hast promised to keep thy people from evil, Ps. 125:3, be pleased also to vouchsafe unto them those blessings which are good for them. Or thus, having declared God’s tender care of his people, and his promise made to them, he now prayeth for the execution of the said promises.

But those hypocrites, who either through fear of the rod, mentioned Ps. 125:3, or for other considerations, shall turn aside from the ways of God, which for a time they professed and seemed to own, unto sinful courses, whom he opposeth to the upright, Ps.