Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Because the poor are being oppressed, because the needy are sighing, I will now arise," says the LORD, "I will establish in safety those who yearn for it."
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
and the groaning of the poor,
I will now rise up,” says the Lord.
“I will put the one who longs for it in a safe place.”
A Conservative Version
Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, now I will arise, says LORD. I will set him in the safety he gasps for.
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.
Amplified
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
From the oppression of the poor, from the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, Jehovah will say; I will set with salvation, he will puff at him.
King James 2000
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that sneers at him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Because of [the] oppression of [the] afflicted, because of [the] groaning of [the] poor, now I will rise up," Yahweh says. "I shall put [them] in [the] safety [for which] they long."
Modern King James verseion
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, I will now arise, says Jehovah. I will set in safety, he pants for it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest."
NET Bible
"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."
New Heart English Bible
"Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."
The Emphasized Bible
Because of violence done to the poor, because of the crying of the needy, Now, will I arise! O may Yahweh say, - I will place him in safety - let him puff at him!
Webster
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.
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."
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
God » To believers » Divine protection
God's Promises » To the poor » Divine protection
Injustice » God » Provoked to avenge
Oppression » God's help promised against
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 12:5
Prayers for Psalm 12:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Oppression By The Wicked
4 those who say, "By our tongues we will prevail; our lips belong to us. Who is master over us?" 5 "Because the poor are being oppressed, because the needy are sighing, I will now arise," says the LORD, "I will establish in safety those who yearn for it." 6 The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 33:10
"Now I'll rise up," the LORD has said, "now I'll exalt myself; now I'll be lifted up.
Exodus 2:23-24
The king of Egypt eventually died, and the Israelis groaned because of the bondage. They cried out, and their cry for deliverance from slavery ascended to God.
Exodus 3:7-9
The LORD said, "I have certainly seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and I have heard their cry caused by their slave masters. I really do understand their pain,
Judges 10:16
When they put away their foreign gods and served the LORD, he brought Israel's misery to an end.
Job 5:15
So he delivers from the sword of their mouth the poor from the power of the mighty.
Job 5:21
You'll be protected from the accusing tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way.
Psalm 10:5
Their ways always seem prosperous. Your judgments are on high, far away from them. They scoff at all their enemies.
Psalm 10:12
Rise up, LORD! Raise your hand, God. Don't forget the afflicted!
Psalm 10:18
to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that men of the earth may cause terror no more. To the Director: A Davidic Song.
Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard and delivered him from all of his distress.
Psalm 74:21-22
Don't let the oppressed return in humiliation. The poor and needy will praise your name.
Psalm 79:10-11
Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let vengeance for the blood of your servants be meted out before our eyes and among the nations.
Psalm 146:7-8
who brings justice for the oppressed, and who gives food to the hungry. The LORD frees the prisoners;
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,
Ecclesiastes 4:1
Next I turned to consider all kinds of oppression that exists on earth. Look at the tears of the oppressed there is no one to comfort them. Power is on the side of their oppressors; so they have no comforters.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
Don't be surprised when you see the poor oppressed and the violent perverting both justice and verdicts in a province, for one high official watches another, and there are ones higher still over them.
Isaiah 19:20
It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies in the land of Egypt; when they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior, and he will come down and rescue them.
Ezekiel 18:12-13
oppresses the afflicted and the poor, robs others, doesn't return security for a debt, looks to idols, does detestable things,
Ezekiel 18:18
As for his father, watch out! If he wrongfully oppressed or robbed his brother and did what wasn't good among his people, he'll die because of his own sin."
Micah 7:8-9
Don't be glad on my account, my enemy. When I fall, I'll get up. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.
James 5:4
Look! The wages that you kept back from the workers who harvested your fields are shouting out against you, and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of the Heavenly Armies.