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Psalm 12:5

World English 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.”

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Psalm 12:5 in other translations

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.

Psalm 12:5 · American Standard Version

Psalm 12:5 in context

  1. 3May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips,
    and the tongue that boasts,
  2. 4who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail.
    Our lips are our own.
    Who is lord over us?”
  3. 5“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.”
  4. 6Yahweh’s words are flawless words,
    as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
  5. 7You will keep them, Yahweh.
    You will preserve them from this generation forever.