Psalm 12:5 - American Standard Version (1901)

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now will I arise, says the Lord, because the poor are oppressed, because of the groans of the needy; I will set him in safety and in the salvation for which he pants.

Common English Bible

But the LORD says, “Because the poor are oppressed, because of the groans of the needy, I’m now standing up. I will provide the help they are gasping for.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

lest at any time my enemy may say, "I have prevailed against him." Those who trouble me will exult, if I have been disturbed.