Psalm 12:5

Translations

Modern

“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

“From the oppression of the poor, from the groaning of the needy, now I shall arise,” says YHWH. “I will set in safety him who breathes for it.”

Latin

Propter miseriam inopum, et gemitum pauperum, nunc exsurgam, dicit Dominus. Ponam in salutari; fiducialiter agam in eo.

Original

Hebrew

English

“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

Notes

Psalms 12:1–8

This prayer from the community asks the Lord for help against the many evil acts in the world. Because God answers, the godly can face the future with confidence, knowing that God protects them.

Theme notes and profiles

David The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
James 5:4
Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Psalm 146:7–8
He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,
Isaiah 33:10
“Now I will arise,” says the LORD. “Now I will lift Myself up. Now I will be exalted.
Micah 7:8–9
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
Exodus 2:23–24
After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God.
Job 5:15
He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.
Psalm 10:12
Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless.
Job 5:21
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.
Ezekiel 18:12–13
He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.
Isaiah 19:20
It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of Hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, He will send them a savior and defender to rescue them.

Glossary

David Music Neighbor Poor, the Psalms, Book of Sheminith

Topics

Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Injustice: God: Provoked to Avenge Needy Oppression: God's Help Promised Against Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Poor: God's Care of Rulers: Wicked The Poor: God: Protects

Psalm 12:5

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