Psalms 12:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

‘Because of the oppression of the poor,

Because of the sighing of the needy,

Now will I arise, says YHWH,

I will set him in the safety that he pants for.'

But they should recognise that YHWH sees all that happens on earth, and He was aware of the oppression of the poor. He heard the sighing of those in need. He saw their panting after deliverance. And because of such things He will arise, and will remedy the situation, and give them the security that they long for. Truth and righteousness will be made to prevail in the end.

Psalms 12:5

5 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 puffethc at him.