Psalms 125:3

Psalms 125:3 in 10 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 land of the righteous,

So that the righteous will not extend 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.

3For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous;

That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

3For the rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous, least the righteous put forth their hand vnto wickednes.

3For the scepter of wickedness won’t remain over the allotment of the righteous,

so that the righteous won’t use their hands to do evil.

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.

3 Wicked people will not rule over God's own people.

They will not rule the land where righteous people live.

If they did, the righteous people might also do bad things.

3For the rod of wickedness does not rest on the lot of the righteous, || That the righteous do not put forth their hands on iniquity.