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2 Samuel 16:12

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
2 Samuel 16:12 · King James Version

In other versions

  • It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done unto me, and that Jehovah will requite me good for `his' cursing of me this day.

    ASV

  • It may be that the Lord will take note of my wrongs, and give me back good in answer to his cursing of me today.

    BBE

  • It may be that Jehovah will look on mine affliction, and that Jehovah will requite me good for my being cursed this day.

    DBY

  • It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.

    WEB

  • it may be Jehovah doth look on mine affliction, and Jehovah hath turned back to me good for his reviling this day.'

    YLT

  • It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

    ENG

  • It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

    WBT

  • Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

    BSB

In context

10And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?

11And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.

12It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

13And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.

14And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

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