Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. New Living Translation The wicked will not rule the land of the godly, for then the godly might be tempted to do wrong. English Standard Version For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. New King James Version For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the righteous, Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity. New American Standard Bible For the scepter of wickedness will not rest upon the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not extend their hands to do wrong. NASB 1995 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong. NASB 1977 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous; That the righteous may not put forth their hands to do wrong. Legacy Standard Bible For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, So that the righteous would not send forth their hands in unrighteousness. Amplified Bible For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not reach out their hands to do wrong. Christian Standard Bible The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not apply their hands to injustice. Holman Christian Standard Bible The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not apply their hands to injustice. 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. Contemporary English Version He won't let the wicked rule his people or lead them to do wrong. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wicked ruler will not be allowed to govern the land set aside for righteous people. That is why righteous people do not use their power to do wrong. Good News Translation The wicked will not always rule over the land of the righteous; if they did, the righteous themselves might do evil. International Standard Version For evil's scepter will not rest on the land that has been allotted to the righteous, and so the righteous will not direct themselves to do wrong. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the rod of wickedness does not rest on the lot of the righteous, "" That the righteous do not put forth their hands on iniquity. Young's Literal Translation For the rod of wickedness resteth not On the lot of the righteous, That the righteous put not forth on iniquity their hands. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the Lord will not leave the rod of sinners upon the lot of the just: that the just may not stretch forth their hands to iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land allotted to the just, Lest the just themselves turn their hands to evil. New Revised Standard Version For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous might not stretch out their hands to do wrong. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the portion of the righteous; neither shall the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For the scepter of evil will not rest on the portion of the righteous ones, neither will the righteous reach their hands into evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the rod of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners to be upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous should stretch forth their hands to iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Surrounds His People…2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. 3For 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. 4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.… Cross References Isaiah 60:18 No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. Proverbs 12:3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Isaiah 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. / “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 48:22 “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 57:13 When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.” Isaiah 59:8 The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. Isaiah 33:20 Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken. Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Isaiah 51:11 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Treasury of Scripture For the rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands to iniquity. the rod Psalm 103:9,14 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever… Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. Isaiah 10:5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation. the wicked. Jump to Previous Allotment Allotted Evil Forth Hands Heritage Iniquity Lot Rest Resteth Resting Righteous Rod Scepter Sceptre Sinners Upright Use Wicked Wickedness Won't WrongJump to Next Allotment Allotted Evil Forth Hands Heritage Iniquity Lot Rest Resteth Resting Righteous Rod Scepter Sceptre Sinners Upright Use Wicked Wickedness Won't WrongPsalm 125 1. The safety of such as trust in God4. A prayer for the godly, and against the wicked For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous The "scepter" symbolizes authority and rule, often associated with kingship or governance. In biblical times, a scepter was a staff or rod held by a ruler as a sign of power. The phrase suggests that the rule or influence of the wicked will not permanently dominate the land given to the righteous. This reflects God's promise to protect His people and maintain justice. Historically, the land allotted to the righteous refers to the Promised Land given to the Israelites, a central theme in the Old Testament. The assurance that the wicked will not maintain control over this land aligns with God's covenant promises to Israel, as seen in passages like Genesis 15:18-21 and Deuteronomy 7:1-2. This also echoes the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate justice and the temporary nature of evil's triumph, as seen in Psalm 37:9-11. so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice Persons / Places / Events 1. The RighteousRefers to those who are in right standing with God, often characterized by their faithfulness and obedience to His commandments. 2. The Wicked Represents those who oppose God's ways, often engaging in actions contrary to His will. 3. The Land Allotted This refers to the inheritance or territory given by God to His people, symbolizing His promises and blessings. 4. The Scepter A symbol of authority and rule, often associated with governance and power. 5. Injustice Actions or behaviors that are contrary to God's law, often resulting in harm or unfair treatment of others. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over EvilTrust in God's ultimate control over the forces of wickedness. He limits their influence and ensures they do not permanently oppress His people. The Inheritance of the Righteous Reflect on the spiritual and eternal inheritance promised to believers. This inheritance is secure and protected by God. Avoiding Injustice As followers of Christ, we are called to live justly and avoid actions that contribute to injustice. Our lives should reflect God's righteousness. Faith in God's Protection In times of trial, remember that God is a shield for the righteous. His protection is a source of comfort and strength. The Temporary Nature of Wickedness Be encouraged that the reign of wickedness is temporary. God's justice will ultimately prevail.(3) Rod.--The imagery of this unusually long verse is peculiar. The "rod of the wicked," or "of wickedness," is the heathen sceptre, and the righteous are the Israelites who hold fast to the religion of their fathers. This sceptre now rests--a word expressing the presence of tyranny--upon the Holy Land; but this is not for a continuance. God will not suffer the tyranny to last, lest the righteous should be seduced or forced into connivance with practices which religion unites with patriotism to condemn.Verse 3. - For the rod of the wicked; literally, the scepter of wickedness. Shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous. The possession, or inheritance, of the righteous, i.e. the land in which they dwell. This may fall for a time under the dominion of the wicked, but shall not "rest" - i.e. continue - under such dominion. Lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity; i.e. lest their patience be worn out, and they fall from grace. God will not try men beyond that they are able (1 Corinthians 10:13). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the scepter שֵׁ֤בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of the wicked הָרֶ֗שַׁע (hā·re·ša‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7562: Wickedness will not לֹ֪א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no rest יָנ֡וּחַ (yā·nū·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down upon עַל֮ (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land allotted גּוֹרַ֪ל (gō·w·ral) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) to the righteous, הַֽצַּדִּ֫יקִ֥ים (haṣ·ṣad·dî·qîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous so that לְמַ֡עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent the righteous הַצַּדִּיקִ֨ים (haṣ·ṣad·dî·qîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put forth יִשְׁלְח֖וּ (yiš·lə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out their hands יְדֵיהֶֽם׃ (yə·ḏê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand to injustice. בְּעַוְלָ֬תָה (bə·‘aw·lā·ṯāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness Links Psalm 125:3 NIVPsalm 125:3 NLT Psalm 125:3 ESV Psalm 125:3 NASB Psalm 125:3 KJV Psalm 125:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 125:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 125:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 125:3 French Bible Psalm 125:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 125:3 For the scepter of wickedness won't remain (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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