Psalms 125:5
But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel. Psalm 126 A Song of Ascents.
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In Context
4Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
Job 23:11My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.
Psalms 92:7When the wicked spring as the grass, And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; It is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
Psalms 92:10But my horn hast thou exalted like [the horn of] the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.
Psalms 101:3I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto 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 →