For poor oppress'd, and for the sighs of needy, rise will I, Saith God, and him in safety set from such as him defy.
Psalm 10:5 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) His ways they always grievous are; thy judgments from his sight Removed are: at all his foes he puffeth with despight. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 His ways are always grievous; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition His ways are grievous [or persist] at all times; Your judgments [Lord] are far above and on high out of his sight [so he never thinks about them]; as for all his foes, he sniffs and sneers at them. American Standard Version (1901) His ways are firm at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them. Common English Bible Their ways are always twisted. Your rules are too lofty for them. They snort at all their foes. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes look upon the poor. His eyelids question the sons of men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven: His eyes look on the poor man: his eyelids examine the sons of men. |
For poor oppress'd, and for the sighs of needy, rise will I, Saith God, and him in safety set from such as him defy.
For I envious was, and grudg'd the foolish folk to see, When I perceiv'd the wicked sort enjoy prosperity.