Psalms 125:5
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.
Study Note
Study Note
The brief notice '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' concludes a pilgrimage psalm of trust with a note of discrimination between the faithful remnant and those who have compromised their covenant loyalty. The psalm (one of the 'Songs of Ascent,' Psalms 120-134, sung on pilgrimages to Jerusalem) uses geographical metaphors — mountains surrounding Jerusalem, unshakeable foundations — to express the stability that divine faithfulness provides. The final 'peace upon Israel' (shalom al-yisrael) echoes Psalm 128:6 and became one of the standard liturgical benedictions of Second Temple worship. The verse reflects a community that maintained a theology of divine sovereignty over history alongside genuine human moral accountability.
Other Translations
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.
As to those turning <FI>to<Fi> their crooked ways, Jehovah causeth them to go with workers of iniquity. Peace on Israel!
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.
Cross References
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And enquired not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
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When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they …
How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall …
Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.