2 Samuel 16:12
King James Version (KJV)
It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
In context
10 And 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?
11 And 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.
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.
13 And 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.
14 And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
2 Samuel 16:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
- WEB World English Bible
- It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will repay me good for the cursing of me today.”
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- it may be Jehovah doth look on mine affliction, and Jehovah hath turned back to me good for his reviling this day.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- It may be that Jehovah will look on mine affliction, and that Jehovah will requite me good for my being cursed this day.
- WBS Webster Bible
- It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.