Psalm 125:4

Translations

Modern

Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.

Traditional

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

Literal

Do good, O YHWH, to the good, and to the upright in their hearts!

Latin

…benefac, Domine, bonis, et rectis corde.

Original

Hebrew

English

Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.

Notes

Psalms 125:4–5

People who do not follow the "straight paths" are foolish (Proverbs 2:12–15). God gives his goodness to the godly (see Psalm 122:6–9).

Psalms 125:1–5

The psalmist expresses the community's trust in the Lord's protection (Psalm 125:1–2) and prays for peace (125:3–5).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Related verses

Psalm 7:10
My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
Psalm 119:68
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
Psalm 94:15
Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
Psalm 51:18
In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalm 119:80
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
Psalm 36:10
Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.
Revelation 14:5
And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
Psalm 73:1
A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
1 John 3:17–24
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees Zion

Topics

Character of the Renewed Heart: Upright Fight Heart: Renewed: Upright Intercession: Exemplified Uprightness: Pray for Those Who Walk In Uprightness: should be in Heart

Psalm 125:4

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