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Psalms 125:2

Psalms 125:3-1953 kjv — For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto i…

King James Version

3

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4

Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

5

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.

— Psalms 125:3-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 125:3-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts. But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel. ”

  • WEB

    “For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil. Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts. But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Yahweh will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel. A Song of Ascents.”

  • NET

    “Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do what is wrong. Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright! As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the LORD remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!”

  • DRB

    “The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful. Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves. ”

  • BBE

    “For the rod of sinners will not be resting on the heritage of the upright; so that the upright may not put out their hands to evil. Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart. But as for such as are turned out of the straight way, the Lord will take them away with the workers of evil. Let peace be on Israel.”

  • KJVA

    “For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 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. ”

Psalms 125 — Context

1

They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

2

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

3

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4

Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

5

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.

Psalms 125:3-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 125:3-1953 say?
Psalms 125:3-1953 in the King James Version reads: “For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 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. ”
Where is Psalms 125:3-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 125:3-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 125, verses 3–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 125:3-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 125:3-1953 in?
Psalms 125:3-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 125:3-1953?
Psalms 125:3-1953 reads (KJV): “For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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