Psalms 12:5

5 “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”

Psalms 12:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 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.
ESV
5 "Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD; "I will place him in the safety for which he longs."
NLT
5 The LORD replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.”
MSG
5 Into the hovels of the poor, Into the dark streets where the homeless groan, God speaks: "I've had enough; I'm on my way To heal the ache in the heart of the wretched."
CSB
5 "Because of the oppression of the afflicted and the groaning of the poor, I will now rise up," says the Lord. "I will put in a safe place the one who longs for it."

Psalms 12:5 In-Context

3 May the LORD silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—
4 those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”
5 “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”
6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
7 You, LORD, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked,

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 44:24; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 72:14; Psalms 73:8; Ecclesiastes 4:1; Ecclesiastes 5:8; Isaiah 3:15; Isaiah 5:7; Isaiah 30:12; Isaiah 59:13; Acts 7:34
  • 2. S Psalms 6:6
  • 3. Psalms 3:7
  • 4. Psalms 10:18; Psalms 34:6; Psalms 35:10
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