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Psalms 125:3

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
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English Standard Version

For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong.

New International Version

The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners to remain over the lot of the just, so that the just may not extend their hands toward iniquity