The safety of God's people. ) 1 A man who trusts in the Lord is like Mount Zion, and he will never waver. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people from now on and forever. The rod of the wicked does not necessarily fall on the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out his hand to do evil. O Lord, be kind to those who are upright and kind in heart. As for those who take the crooked road, the Lord will lead them out with the evildoers. May peace come to Israel.