4 Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.

Other Translations of Psalm 125:4

King James Version

4 Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

English Standard Version

4 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!

The Message

4 Be good to your good people, God, to those whose hearts are right!

New King James Version

4 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, And to those who are upright in their hearts.

New Living Translation

4 O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 125:4

Commentary on Psalm 125:4-5

(Read Psalm 125:4-5)

God's promises should quicken our prayers. The way of holiness is straight; there are no windings or shiftings in it. But the ways of sinners are crooked. They shift from one purpose to another, and turn hither and thither to deceive; but disappointment and misery shall befal them. Those who cleave to the ways of God, though they may have trouble in their way, their end shall be peace. The pleading of their Saviour for them, secures to them the upholding power and preserving grace of their God. Lord, number us with them, in time, and to eternity.

5 But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel.

Other Translations of Psalm 125:5

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

5 But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers! Peace be upon Israel!

The Message

5 God will round up the backsliders, corral them with the incorrigibles. Peace over Israel!

New King James Version

5 As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, The Lord shall lead them away With the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!

New Living Translation

5 But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord . Take them away with those who do evil. May Israel have peace!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 125:5

Commentary on Psalm 125:4-5

(Read Psalm 125:4-5)

God's promises should quicken our prayers. The way of holiness is straight; there are no windings or shiftings in it. But the ways of sinners are crooked. They shift from one purpose to another, and turn hither and thither to deceive; but disappointment and misery shall befal them. Those who cleave to the ways of God, though they may have trouble in their way, their end shall be peace. The pleading of their Saviour for them, secures to them the upholding power and preserving grace of their God. Lord, number us with them, in time, and to eternity.