Thou dost see; yea, thou dost note trouble and vexation, that thou mayst take it into thy hands; the hapless commits himself to thee; thou hast been the helper of the fatherless.
Psalm 35:17 - Revised Standard Version How long, O Lord, wilt thou look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my life from the lions! Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Lord, how long will You look on [without action]? Rescue my life from their destructions, my dear and only life from the lions! American Standard Version (1901) Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, My darling from the lions. Common English Bible How long, my Lord, will you watch this happen? Rescue me from their attacks; rescue my precious life from these predatory lions! |
Thou dost see; yea, thou dost note trouble and vexation, that thou mayst take it into thy hands; the hapless commits himself to thee; thou hast been the helper of the fatherless.
I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
How long, O Lord? Wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long will thy wrath burn like fire?
Thou who art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on wrong, why dost thou look on faithless men, and art silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he?