2 Samuel 16:12

12 It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”

2 Samuel 16:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
ESV
12 It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing today."
NLT
12 And perhaps the LORD will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.”
MSG
12 And who knows, maybe God will see the trouble I'm in today and exchange the curses for something good."
CSB
12 Perhaps the Lord will see my affliction and restore goodness to me instead of Shimei's curses today."

2 Samuel 16:12 In-Context

10 But the king said, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’ ”
11 David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to.
12 It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”
13 So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt.
14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 4:1; Psalms 25:18
  • 2. Deuteronomy 23:5; Romans 8:28
  • 3. Psalms 109:28
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