For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the righteous, Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.
Psalms 125:3
Surrounding context
125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the LORD surrounds His people From this time forth and forever.
125:3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the righteous, Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.
125:4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, And to those who are upright in their hearts.