Psalms 125:5

What does Psalms 125:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 125:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But as for such as are turned out of the straight way, the Lord will take them away with the workers of evil. Let peace be on Israel.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As to those turning <FI>to<Fi> their crooked ways, Jehovah causeth them to go with workers of iniquity. Peace on Israel!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!

Context

v.4Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 54:10

    For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my lovingkindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah that hath mercy on thee.

  • Matthew 24:48

    But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;

  • Galatians 6:16

    And as many as shall walk by this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

  • Jeremiah 2:19

    Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and a bitter, that thou hast forsaken Jehovah thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.

  • Psalms 92:7

    When the wicked spring as the grass, And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; It is that they shall be destroyed for ever.

  • Psalms 128:6

    Yea, see thou thy children’s children. Peace be upon Israel.

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