Holy Scripture

Psalms 125:3

A church father on this verse
“"For the Lord will not leave the rod of the ungodly upon the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous put forth their hands unto wickedness" [Psalm 125:3]. At present indeed the righteous suffer in some measure, and at present the unrighteous sometimes tyrannize over the righteous. In what ways? Sometimes the unrighte…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 125

Source: Septuagint

Original

3The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, We became joyful.

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In context

1A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion, We became as comforted ones.

2Then was our mouth filled with joy, And our tongue with exultation: Then would they say among the Gentiles,

— Psalms 125:3 —

4Turn, O Lord, our captivity, As the streams in the south.

5They that sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

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