Psalms 12
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
3 Ref Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;
4 Ref Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5 Ref Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; I will set him in the safety he panteth for.
King James Version (KJV)
3 Ref The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
4 Ref Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5 Ref 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 puffeth at him.
World English Bible (WEB)
3 Ref May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that boasts,
4 Ref Who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"
5 Ref "Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."