Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the rod of sinners will not be resting on the heritage of the upright; so that the upright may not put out their hands to evil.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; So that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For the rod of wickedness resteth not On the lot of the righteous, That the righteous put not forth on iniquity their hands.