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Psalm 12:5

American Standard Version

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.

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Psalm 12:5 in other translations

“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.”

Psalm 12:5 · World English Bible

Psalm 12:5 in context

  1. 3Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;
  2. 4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
  3. 5Because 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.
  4. 6The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
  5. 7Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.