Psalm 12:5

Psalm 12:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5“Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan,

I will now arise,” says the Lord.

“I will protect them from those who malign them.”

5“Because of the devastation of the poor, because of the groaning of the needy,

Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will put him in the safety for which he longs.”

5“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,

Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.”

5“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,

Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”

5“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.”

5The Lord says, “The poor are being robbed.

Those who are in need groan.

So I will stand up to help them.

I will keep them safe from those who tell lies about them.”