Psalm 125:3

Psalm 125:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3The scepter of the wicked will not remain

over the land allotted to the righteous,

for then the righteous might use

their hands to do evil.

3For the scepter of wickedness will not rest upon the 125:3 Lit lotland of the righteous,

So that the righteous will not extend their hands to do wrong.

3For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous,

So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong.

3For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land of the righteous,

So that the righteous will not reach out their hands to do wrong.

3For 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.

3Evil people will not always rule

the land the Lord gave to those who do right.

If they did, those who do right

might do what is evil.