Psalms 125:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 125:3

BSB

For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners to remain over the lot of the just, so that the just may not extend their hands toward iniquity.

ERV

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

NHEB

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.

SMT

For the rod of the unjust one shall not rest upon the lot of the just; so that the just shall not stretch forth their hand in iniquity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 125:3

FortherodH7626Noun MasculineofthewickedH7562Noun MasculineshallnotrestH5117VerbuponthelotH1486Noun MasculineoftherighteousH6662Adjective lestH4616therighteousH6662AdjectiveputforthH7971VerbtheirhandsH3027Noun FeminineuntoiniquityH5766Noun

Commentary for Psalms 125:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 125:3

Summary

Wickedness won't dominate righteous inheritance

Event

Assuring righteous of protection

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC