A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.
NIV
A Song of Ascents. THOSE WHO trust in, lean on, and confidently hope in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides and stands fast forever.
AMP
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
KJV
The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil.
NIV
For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the [uncompromisingly] righteous, lest the righteous (God's people) stretch forth their hands to iniquity and apostasy.
AMP
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
KJV
But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel.
NIV
As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways [of indifference to God], the Lord will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!
AMP
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.
KJV
