Now will I arise, saith the Lord— The beauty and energy of this fine prosopopoeia, must be felt by every reader. Nothing can be more poetical and expressive. Houbigant renders the last clause, I will procure them safety, that they may breathe; namely, from their troubles.
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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.