Psalms 125 - Introduction

CXXV.

This psalm brings prominently out the danger to which Israel was subjected from heathen rule — a danger of being forced or seduced away from the political and religious principles of the restored nation. From this danger the poet believes those who keep faithful to the religion of Jehovah are secured, as Jerusalem itself is secured by the strength of its geographical situation. Neither the parallelism nor the step-like rhythm is marked.