Psalms 125:3
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.
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In Context
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.
4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:10Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’
Psalms 89:22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.
Psalms 103:14For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.
Isaiah 10:5Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath.
Isaiah 27:8By warfare and exile You contended with her and removed her with a fierce wind, as on the day the east wind blows.
Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 125:2-4
The Security of God's People. 1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 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. Here are three very precious promises made to the people of God, which, though they are designed to secure the welfare of the church in… Read the whole commentary →