Psalms 125:5
But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
4Do good, O LORD, unto the good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept the ways of the LORD, 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 92:7(92-8) When the wicked spring up as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they may be destroyed for ever.
Psalms 92:10(92-11) But my horn hast Thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox; I am anointed with rich oil.
Psalms 101:3I will set no base thing before mine eyes; I hate the doing of things crooked; it shall not cleave unto me.
Proverbs 2:15Who are crooked in their ways, and perverse 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 →