Psalms 125:5

But those who swerve into crooked ways will the Lord lead away with the workers of evil. Peace be upon Israel.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

4Do good, O Lord, to the good, and to the true-hearted.

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Cross References

Psalms 92:7that, though the wicked flourish like grass, and evildoers all blossom, they will perish forever.

Psalms 92:10But you lift me to honor, and anoint me afresh with oil.

Psalms 101:3I would never direct my eyes to a thing that is base. The impulse to stray I abhor it shall not cling to me.

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 →

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