Verse 5
Psalms 12:5
Bible in Basic English
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Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֲשֶׁ֤ר אָֽמְר֨וּ לִ/לְשֹׁנֵ֣/נוּ נַ֭גְבִּיר שְׂפָתֵ֣י/נוּ אִתָּ֑/נוּ מִ֖י אָד֣וֹן לָֽ/נוּ
English Translation
Which they said to our tongue, "Who is our lord?"
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Chapter 12 Context
1
<For the chief music-maker on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.> Send help, Lord, for mercy has come...
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2
Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts...
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3
The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.
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4
They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?
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5
Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, s...
6
The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.
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7
You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.
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8
The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.
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Verse Information
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- Psalms
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- Chapter 12 (8 verses)
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- Bible in Basic English