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Psalms 125:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 125:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 125 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.”
Psalms 125:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 125:4
A prayer for divine favor follows: 'Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.' The imperative 'do good' is bold yet appropriate - covenant people may appeal to God's goodness and justice. The Hebrew 'hatab' means to make well, deal bountifully, show goodness. The dual description of recipients ('those that be good' and 'those that are upright in their hearts') emphasizes both external behavior and internal character. 'Good' refers to moral excellence and covenant faithfulness. 'Upright in their hearts' addresses motivation and integrity - not merel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 125:4
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“who saves the upright in heart.”
“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.”
“But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.”
“and do good. Teach me your statutes.”
“your righteousness to the upright in heart.”
“Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.”
“that I may not be disappointed.”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“to those who are pure in heart.”
“in whose spirit there is no deceit.”