KJV ORIGINAL
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Those who trust in the LORD will be like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved and lasts forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that people who put their trust in God will have the same unshakeable strength and permanence as Mount Zion.
📚 Historical Context
Mount Zion was the hill in Jerusalem where the temple stood, representing God's presence and protection over His people. For the Israelites, this mountain was a symbol of security and permanence in an unstable world. This psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the people needed reassurance of God's faithfulness.
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