Berean Standard Bible
““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.””
In a psalm lamenting that the faithful are disappearing and lies are rampant, God himself speaks. The reply is rare in the psalter.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“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.”
World English Bible (WEB)
“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says Yahweh; “I will set him in safety from those who malign him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Por la opresión de los pobres, por el gemido de los menesterosos, ahora me levantaré, dice Jehová: pondrélos en salvo del que contra ellos se engríe.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El Señor responda: «Yo me levantaré y defenderé a los oprimidos, a los pobres, a los necesitados. Los rescataré como ellos anhelan».
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