2 Samuel 16:12
World English Bible (WEB)
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.”
In context
10 The king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Because he curses, and because the LORD has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”
11 David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my son, who came out of my bowels, seeks my life. How much more this Benjamite, now? Leave him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD has invited him.
12 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.”
13 So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him, and threw dust.
14 The king and all the people who were with him arrived weary; and he refreshed himself there.
2 Samuel 16:12 in every translation
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.