2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,so the Lord surrounds his peoplenow and for ever.
3 The wicked will not always rule over the land of the righteous;if they did, the righteous themselves might do evil.
4 Lord, do good to those who are good,to those who obey your commands.
5 But when you punish the wicked,punish also those who abandon your ways.Peace be with Israel!