Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
The verse is a prayer that asks the Lord to do good to those who are good. It extends that same request to those who are upright in their hearts. The verse that follows sets up a contrast with those who turn aside to crooked ways. Those who turn aside will be led away together with workers of iniquity, while peace will remain upon Israel.
The verse is a prayer that asks the Lord to do good to those who are good. It extends that same request to those who are upright in their hearts. The verse that follows sets up a contrast with those who turn aside to crooked ways. Those who turn aside will be led away together with workers of iniquity, while peace will remain upon Israel.