Psalms 125:5
But as for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, LORD will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept the ways of LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Job 23:11My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
Psalms 92:7When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed forever,
Psalms 92:10But thou have exalted my horn like the wild ox's. I am anointed with fresh oil,
Psalms 101:3I will set no base thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who turn aside. It shall not cleave to me.
Proverbs 2:15who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 125:5
The Security of God's People. 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. Here is, 1. The prayer the psalmist puts up for the happiness of those that are sincere and constant ( v. 4 ): Do good, O Lord! unto those that are good. This teaches us to pray for all good people, to make supplication for all saints; and we may pray… Read the whole commentary →