Nehr · Psalms 125

Psalms 125:3

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

— Psalms 125:3, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; So that the righteous won't put forth their hands to iniquity.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For the rod of wickedness resteth not On the lot of the righteous, That the righteous put not forth on iniquity their hands.

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