Psalms 125:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do what is wrong.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 22:8 : 8 The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.
  • Ps 89:22 : 22 No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.
  • Ps 103:9 : 9 He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.
  • Ps 103:14 : 14 For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.
  • 1 Sam 24:10 : 10 Today your own eyes see how the LORD delivered you– this very day– into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you and said,‘I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD’s chosen one.’
  • Isa 14:5-6 : 5 The LORD has broken the club of the wicked, the scepter of rulers. 6 It furiously struck down nations with unceasing blows. It angrily ruled over nations, oppressing them without restraint.
  • Isa 27:8 : 8 When you summon her for divorce, you prosecute her; he drives her away with his strong wind in the day of the east wind.
  • 1 Cor 10:13 : 13 No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
  • Ps 55:20 : 20 He attacks his friends; he breaks his solemn promises to them.
  • Isa 10:5 : 5 The Lord Turns on Arrogant Assyria Beware, Assyria, the club I use to vent my anger, a cudgel with which I angrily punish.

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