Psalms 125:4
Psalms 125:4 in Multiple Translations
Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.
Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart.
Lord, please do good to those who do good, those who sincerely do what is right.
Doe well, O Lord, vnto those that be good and true in their hearts.
Do good, O Jehovah, to the good, And to the upright in their hearts.
Do good, LORD, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.
Do good, O LORD, to those that are good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.
Yahweh, do good things to those who do good things to others and to those who sincerely obey your commands [IDM].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 125:4
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Psalms 125:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֵיטִ֣יבָ/ה
יְ֭הוָה
לַ/טּוֹבִ֑ים
וְ֝/לִֽ/ישָׁרִ֗ים
בְּ/לִבּוֹתָֽ/ם
הֵיטִ֣יבָ/ה
ṭôwb
H2895
be pleasing
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לַ/טּוֹבִ֑ים
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj
וְ֝/לִֽ/ישָׁרִ֗ים
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Prep | Adj
בְּ/לִבּוֹתָֽ/ם
libbâh
H3826
heart
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 125:4
הֵיטִ֣יבָ/ה
ṭôwb
H2895
"be pleasing"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means to be good or pleasing, often used to describe God's actions or human behavior. It appears in Genesis 1, where God sees that creation is good, and in Psalm 100, where the psalmist says that God is good and his love endures forever.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be joyful, be beneficial, be pleasant, be favourable, be happy, be right 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleasant, be delightful 1a2) to be glad, be joyful 1a3) to be better 1a4) to be well with, be good for 1a5) to be pleasing 1b) (Hiphil) to do well, do good, act right, act rightly
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be (do) better, cheer, be (do, seem) good, (make) goodly, [idiom] please, (be, do, go, play) well. See also: Numbers 11:18; Nehemiah 2:7; Psalms 119:68.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לַ/טּוֹבִ֑ים
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וְ֝/לִֽ/ישָׁרִ֗ים
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Prep | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/לִבּוֹתָֽ/ם
libbâh
H3826
"heart"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
The heart is the center of a person's emotions and thoughts. In the book of 1 Samuel, it describes Hannah's heart being filled with joy and gratitude, while in the book of Job, it talks about the heart being heavy with sorrow.
Definition: heart
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: heart. See also: Psalms 7:10; Proverbs 17:3; Psalms 125:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 125:4
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- Context
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- Psalms 125:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 125:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 125:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 125:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 125:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
- Sermons on Psalms 125:4
Context — The LORD Surrounds His People
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 7:10 | My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. |
| 2 | Psalms 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:15 | Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:68 | You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. |
| 5 | Psalms 51:18 | In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Isaiah 58:10–11 | and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. |
| 7 | John 1:47 | When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.” |
| 8 | Psalms 36:10 | Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart. |
| 9 | Lamentations 3:25 | The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. |
| 10 | 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. |
Psalms 125:4 Summary
[Psalms 125:4 is a prayer that asks God to do good to those who are good and upright in heart. This means that God wants to bless and take care of people who love and obey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2. To be good and upright in heart, we need to have a sincere and genuine faith in God, demonstrated by a life of obedience and trust. By trusting in God's goodness and love, we can experience His blessings and provision in our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'good' and 'upright in heart' in Psalms 125:4?
To be good and upright in heart means to have a sincere and genuine faith in God, demonstrated by a life of obedience and trust, as seen in Psalms 37:37 and Proverbs 11:20.
Is God's goodness limited to those who are already good, according to Psalms 125:4?
No, God's goodness is not limited to those who are already good, as seen in Romans 5:8, which states that God demonstrates His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
How can we ensure that we receive God's goodness, as prayed for in Psalms 125:4?
We can ensure that we receive God's goodness by living a life that is pleasing to Him, as stated in Psalms 37:3-4, and by trusting in His goodness and love, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
What is the relationship between God's goodness and our actions, according to Psalms 125:4?
According to Psalms 125:4, God's goodness is related to our actions in that He does good to those who are good and upright in heart, but this does not mean that our actions earn God's goodness, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that salvation is a gift of God, not a result of our works.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my goodness and uprightness of heart to God, and how can I trust in His goodness and love for me?
- How can I balance the idea that God does good to those who are good with the fact that I am a sinner in need of God's grace and mercy, as seen in Psalms 51:1-4?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's goodness and provision, and how can I surrender those areas to Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I show God's goodness and love to those around me, and what are some ways that I can be a reflection of His goodness in my community, as seen in Matthew 5:16?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 125:4
Do good, O Lord, unto [those that be] good,.... That are made so by the Spirit and grace of God; for none are naturally good, but evil; only such who are regenerated and made new creatures, who have
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 125:4
Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. Do good, O Lord, unto (those that be) good. The confident trust expressed in Psalms 125:1-3 is the ground on which rests the prayer here.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
As thou hast promised to keep thy people from evil, , be pleased also to vouchsafe unto them those blessings which are good for them. Or thus, having declared God’ s tender care of his people, and his promise made to them, he now prayeth for the execution of the said promises.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
Psalms 125:4 Do good, O LORD, unto [those that be] good, and [to them that are] upright in their hearts.Ver. 4. Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good] But afflicted by those men of thy hand, Psalms 17:14, who are the rod in thine hand, Isaiah 10:5. Do good in thy good pleasure (for nothing can be claimed by the very best) to such, according to thy promise, Psalms 125:3, which here I put in suit for them; let the Lord be with the good, 2 Chronicles 19:11. And to them that are upright in their hearts] For such only are good indeed, and approved in Christ, as was Apelles, Romans 16:10, and Nathanael, John 1:47, notwithstanding their infirmities. Hypocrisy imbaseth the purest metal, turneth gold into rusty iron; sincerity doth the contrary by a divine kind of alchemy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
Verse 4. Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good] Let the upright ever find thee his sure defence! Increase the goodness which thou hast already bestowed upon them; and let all who are upright in heart find thee to be their stay and their support!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 125:4
4, 5. A prayer for the faithful and a warning to renegades.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 125:4
Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good ... - To the good; to the pious. Let them be under the divine protection.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 125:4
4. Do good… unto those… good—The true Israel. An evident distinction between true and false Israelites.
Sermons on Psalms 125:4
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God's Plan for the Wicked by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the vastness and beauty of God's creation. He describes the awe-inspiring sight of the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean and the expe |
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Giving Birth to a Monster by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delivers a powerful sermon based on Psalms 7:10-17, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of persecution. The p |
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Pray and Not Lose Heart by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the limitations of a brief encounter with people at a conference and expresses a desire for a conference solely focused on fellowship. The s |
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Battling Lust by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of knowledge and allegiance to God and Christ. He believes that by immersing oneself in the f |
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Lost Dimension in Christian Living by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher challenges the audience to reflect on their personal relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of worshiping God and the cost it may require, |
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Self-Sufficiency of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, Dr. Tazer focuses on the profound observation that the Father has life in himself, as stated in John's Gospel, Chapter 5, Verse 26. He emphasizes that Jesus condens |
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Abiding in Him by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of shining forth as a Christian and being clothed with the sun. He warns against deceiving others into thinking one is a Chris |