Psalms 12:5
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For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Psalms 12:5
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise, says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs.""
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; I will set him in the safety he panteth for.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.
- Basic English Bible
Because of the oppression of the afflicted, because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith Jehovah, I will set [him] in safety, at whom they puff.
- Darby Bible
lest at any time my enemy say: I have prevailed against him. They that trouble me will rejoice when I am moved:
- Douay Rheims Bible
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
- Webster's Bible
Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise, says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."
- World English Bible
Because of the spoiling of the poor, Because of the groaning of the needy, Now do I arise, saith Jehovah, I set in safety [him who] doth breathe for it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(12:6) 'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise', saith the LORD; 'I will set him in safety at whom they puff.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Psalms 12:5
12:5 Puffeth - From him that despises him, and hopes to destroy him with a puff of breath.
HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2013-03-12 04:31:06:
I believe that, first of all, JESUS protects all of us, preserving us. BEING HIS disciple has responsibilities. Being involved in HIS MINISTRY will bring opposition which is no match for JESUS.
KAT's comment on 2013-01-22 17:07:59:
I love the book of Psalms!
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