'Says' in the Bible

“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.”

When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,“Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”

But to the wicked God says:“What right have you to recite My statutesOr to take My covenant on your lips?

“When I select an appointed time,I will judge with equity,” [says the Lord].

All the horns of the wicked He will cut off,But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

Lord, You have been our dwelling place [our refuge, our sanctuary, our stability] in all generations.

For all our days pass away in Your wrath;We have finished our years like a whispered sigh.

The Lord (Father) says to my Lord (the Messiah, His Son),“Sit at My right handUntil I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet [subjugating them into complete submission].”

“This is My resting place forever” [says the Lord];“Here will I dwell, for I have desired it.