Psalm 12:4

Psalm 12:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4those who say,

“By our tongues we will prevail;

our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

4Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail;

Our lips are our own; who is lord over us?”

4Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail;

Our lips are our own; who is lord and master over us?”

4They say, “With our tongues we will prevail.

We own our lips— who can be our master?”

4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail;

Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

4Which haue saide, With our tongue will we preuaile: our lippes are our owne: who is Lord ouer vs?

4who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail.

Our lips are our own.

Who is lord over us?”

4They say, “What we speak with our tongues will win the battle.

What we say with our lips will keep us safe. No one will have victory over us.”

4They say:

‘Nobody can tell us what to do!

We will say what we like to get what we want!’

4Who said, “By our tongue we do mightily: Our lips [are] our own; who [is] lord over us?”