Psalms 125:3 net — Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do…

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"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."

— Psalms 125:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 125 — Context

1

A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved and will endure forever.

2

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, now and forevermore.

3

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.

4

Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

5

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!

Psalms 125:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 125:3 say?
Psalms 125:3 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 125:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 125:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 125, verse 3.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 125:3 in?
Psalms 125:3 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?
Psalms 125:3 reads (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.” 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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