Psalms 12:5
“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.”
Psalms 12:5 in 8 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I win set him in safety; I will deal confidently in his regard.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- 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.
- WEBThe 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.
- YLTYoung's 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the Lord; I will set him in safety from those who puff at him.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the Lord; I will set him in safety from those who puff at him.
Context: Psalms 12
3The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5For 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.
6The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
About Psalms 12: The Faithful Remnant
Psalm 12 speaks about the state of society in which the wicked prosper and the faithful are few. The psalmist laments the prevalence of lying and deceit, and calls on God to deliver the oppressed and bring justice to the wicked.
Commentary
The message of this psalm is relevant for today's society as we often witness the wicked prospering and the faithful being marginalized. The psalmist, however, acknowledges that God will always preserve a faithful remnant, even in the darkest of times. The psalmist's cry for help reminds us that we too can turn to God in prayer when we feel overwhelmed by the injustices of the world, and that despite the prevalence of lies and deceit, the truth of God's justice and mercy will ultimately prevail. As we read this psalm, let us take comfort in the promise that God will always protect and preserve his faithful remnant.