Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version LORD, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart. New Living Translation O LORD, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you. English Standard Version Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts! Berean Standard Bible Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. King James Bible Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. New King James Version Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, And to those who are upright in their hearts. New American Standard Bible Do good, LORD, to those who are good And to those who are upright in their hearts. NASB 1995 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good And to those who are upright in their hearts. NASB 1977 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, And to those who are upright in their hearts. Legacy Standard Bible Do good, O Yahweh, to those who are good And to those who are upright in their hearts. Amplified Bible Do good, O LORD, to those who are good And to those who are upright in their hearts. Christian Standard Bible Do what is good, LORD, to the good, to those whose hearts are upright. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do what is good, LORD, to the good, to those whose hearts are upright. American Standard Version Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts. Contemporary English Version Let's ask the LORD to be kind to everyone who is good and completely obeys him. English Revised Version Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to those whose motives are decent. Good News Translation LORD, do good to those who are good, to those who obey your commands. International Standard Version LORD, do good to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart. Majority Standard Bible Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. NET Bible Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright! New Heart English Bible Do good, LORD, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts. Webster's Bible Translation Do good, O LORD, to those that are good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. World English Bible Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo good, O YHWH, to the good, "" And to the upright in their hearts. Young's Literal Translation Do good, O Jehovah, to the good, And to the upright in their hearts. Smith's Literal Translation Do good, O Jehovah, to the good and to the upright in their hearts. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDo good, O Lord, to those that are good, and to the upright of heart. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Do good, LORD, to the good, to those who are upright of heart. New Revised Standard Version Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to them who are upright in their hearts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do good, LORD JEHOVAH, to the good, those who are right in their heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Do good, O LORD, unto the good, And to them that are upright in their hearts. Brenton Septuagint Translation Do good, O Lord, to them that are good, and to them that are upright in heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Surrounds His People…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. 4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. 5But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.… Cross References Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Psalm 7:9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. Psalm 11:7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. Psalm 37:27-28 Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. / For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 92:12-15 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, ... Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Romans 2:7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Treasury of Scripture Do good, O LORD, to those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. do good Psalm 41:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble… Psalm 51:18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 73:1 A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. upright Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 119:80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. Jump to Previous Good Heart Hearts UprightJump to Next Good Heart Hearts UprightPsalm 125 1. The safety of such as trust in God4. A prayer for the godly, and against the wicked Do good, O LORD, This phrase is a petition for divine favor and blessing. The psalmist appeals to God's nature as inherently good and just, reflecting the belief that God is the source of all goodness. This request aligns with the biblical theme of God's benevolence, as seen in passages like Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the LORD is good." The plea for God to "do good" underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to bless those who follow His ways. to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is invoked to act in accordance with His nature of goodness and justice. 2. The Upright in Heart Those who live in integrity and righteousness, aligning their hearts and actions with God's will. 3. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is a voice of prayer and intercession for the faithful community. 4. Zion (implied context) While not mentioned in this specific verse, the surrounding context of Psalm 125 speaks of Zion, symbolizing God's unshakeable protection and presence. 5. The Community of Believers The collective group of those who trust in the LORD, seeking His favor and protection. Teaching Points The Nature of God’s GoodnessGod’s goodness is an intrinsic part of His character, and He delights in extending it to those who reflect His righteousness. The Call to Uprightness Believers are encouraged to cultivate upright hearts, aligning their lives with God’s standards to experience His favor. Intercessory Prayer for the Righteous Like the psalmist, we should pray for God’s blessings upon those who live righteously, recognizing the power of intercession. The Assurance of Divine Favor The upright can be confident in God’s goodness, knowing that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him and live according to His ways. Community and Accountability The verse underscores the importance of community, where believers support and encourage one another in righteousness.Verse 4. - Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good. Give them their deservings. For their "goodness" repay them with "goodness." And to them that are upright in their hearts. Exegetical of the preceding clause. Only the "upright in heart" are really "good." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do good,הֵיטִ֣יבָה (hê·ṭî·ḇāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2895: To be pleasing or good O LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to [those who are] good, לַטּוֹבִ֑ים (laṭ·ṭō·w·ḇîm) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and to the upright וְ֝לִֽישָׁרִ֗ים (wə·lî·šā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right in heart. בְּלִבּוֹתָֽם׃ (bə·lib·bō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3826: The heart Links Psalm 125:4 NIVPsalm 125:4 NLT Psalm 125:4 ESV Psalm 125:4 NASB Psalm 125:4 KJV Psalm 125:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 125:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 125:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 125:4 French Bible Psalm 125:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 125:4 Do good Yahweh to those who (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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