Psalms 12
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
3 Ref The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.
4 Ref They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?
5 Ref Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.
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.