Psalm 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.

Cross-reference

Psalm 97:10 Parallel

In Psalm 97:10, God delivers saints from the wicked — paralleling the promise that the scepter of wickedness won't rest.

Proverbs 22:8 states the rod of fury will be destroyed, directly corresponding to the scepter of the wicked not remaining in Psalm 125:3.

Isaiah 14:5 Parallel

Isaiah 14:5 declares the Lord has broken the scepter of the wicked, directly fulfilling the promise in Psalm 125:3 that it will not remain.

Isaiah 27:8 Parallel

In Isaiah 27:8, God contends 'by measure' — the same principle of limiting affliction so the righteous are not overwhelmed.

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God limits temptation to prevent falling — the same restraint shown here by keeping wickedness from settling.

In Revelation 2:10, tribulation is limited to ten days — echoing the principle that God restricts oppression to protect His people.

Isaiah 9:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 9:4, God breaks the rod of the oppressor — the same removal of wicked rule that Psalm 125:3 promises will not rest.

Isaiah 10:5 Parallel

Isaiah 10:5 calls Assyria the rod of God’s anger, showing that wicked rulers are God’s instruments—their power is limited as Psalm 125:3 affirms.