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Psalm 125:3

American Standard Version

For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

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Psalm 125:3 in other translations

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.

Psalm 125:3 · World English Bible

Psalm 125:3 in context

  1. 1They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
  2. 2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.
  3. 3For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.
  4. 4Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.
  5. 5But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.