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2 Samuel 16:12
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Perhaps the Lord will see my affliction and restore goodness to me instead of Shimei’s curses today.”
Perhaps the Lord will see my affliction and restore goodness to me instead of Shimei’s curses today.”
Hebrew Names Version
It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
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.
It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
Lexham English Bible
Perhaps Yahweh will look in my eye and repay good for me in place of his curse this day.
Perhaps Yahweh will look in my eye and repay good for me in place of his curse this day.
English Standard Version
It may be that the Lord will look on the wrong done to me, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing today."
It may be that the Lord will look on the wrong done to me, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing today."
New Century Version
Maybe the Lord will see my misery and repay me with something good for Shimei's curses today!"
Maybe the Lord will see my misery and repay me with something good for Shimei's curses today!"
New English Translation
Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse."
Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse."
Amplified Bible
"Perhaps the LORD will look on the wrong done to me [by Shimei, if he is acting on his own]; and [in that case perhaps] the Lord will this day return good to me in place of his cursing."
"Perhaps the LORD will look on the wrong done to me [by Shimei, if he is acting on his own]; and [in that case perhaps] the Lord will this day return good to me in place of his cursing."
New American Standard Bible
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my misery and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my misery and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
Geneva Bible (1587)
It may be that the Lorde will looke on mine affliction, and doe me good for his cursing this day.
It may be that the Lorde will looke on mine affliction, and doe me good for his cursing this day.
Legacy Standard Bible
Perhaps Yahweh will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
Perhaps Yahweh will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
Contemporary English Version
But if the Lord hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, maybe he will have pity on me instead.
But if the Lord hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, maybe he will have pity on me instead.
Complete Jewish Bible
Maybe Adonai will notice how I'm treating him, and Adonai will reward me with good instead of his curses."
Maybe Adonai will notice how I'm treating him, and Adonai will reward me with good instead of his curses."
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.
It may be that Jehovah will look on mine affliction, and that Jehovah will requite me good for my being cursed this day.
Easy-to-Read Version
Maybe the Lord will see the wrong things that are happening to me and give me something good for every bad thing that Shimei says today."
Maybe the Lord will see the wrong things that are happening to me and give me something good for every bad thing that Shimei says today."
George Lamsa Translation
It may be the LORD will look on my affliction and requite me good for his cursing this day.
It may be the LORD will look on my affliction and requite me good for his cursing this day.
Good News Translation
Perhaps the Lord will notice my misery and give me some blessings to take the place of his curse."
Perhaps the Lord will notice my misery and give me some blessings to take the place of his curse."
Literal Translation
It may be Jehovah will look on my affliction, and Jehovah will return good to me for his cursing this day.
It may be Jehovah will look on my affliction, and Jehovah will return good to me for his cursing this day.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
peraduenture the LORDE shall consydre my aduersyte, and recompence me good for his cursynge this daye.
peraduenture the LORDE shall consydre my aduersyte, and recompence me good for his cursynge this daye.
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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
It may be that the Lorde will loke on myne affliction, and do me good for his cursing this day.
It may be that the Lorde will loke on myne affliction, and do me good for his cursing this day.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
It may be that the LORD will look on mine eye, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.'
It may be that the LORD will look on mine eye, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.'
King James Version (1611)
It may bee that the Lord will looke on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite good for his cursing this day.
It may bee that the Lord will looke on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite good for his cursing this day.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.
If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.
English Revised Version
It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done unto me, and that the LORD will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done unto me, and that the LORD will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
Berean Standard Bible
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today."
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
if in hap the Lord biholde my turmentyng, and yelde good to me for this `cursyng of this dai.
if in hap the Lord biholde my turmentyng, and yelde good to me for this `cursyng of this dai.
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.'
it may be Jehovah doth look on mine affliction, and Jehovah hath turned back to me good for his reviling this day.'
Update Bible Version
It may be that Yahweh will look at the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
It may be that Yahweh will look at the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
Webster's Bible Translation
It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
World English Bible
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.
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.
New King James Version
It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, [fn] and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day."
It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, [fn] and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day."
New Living Translation
And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today."
And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today."
New Life Bible
It may be that the Lord will look upon my trouble and return good to me instead of his bad words today."
It may be that the Lord will look upon my trouble and return good to me instead of his bad words today."
New Revised Standard
It may be that the Lord will look on my distress, and the Lord will repay me with good for this cursing of me today."
It may be that the Lord will look on my distress, and the Lord will repay me with good for this cursing of me today."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
It may be, that Yahweh will behold with his eye, - and that Yahweh will return me good, for his cursing this day.
It may be, that Yahweh will behold with his eye, - and that Yahweh will return me good, for his cursing this day.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Perhaps the Lord may look upon my affliction, and the Lord may render me good for the cursing of this day.
Perhaps the Lord may look upon my affliction, and the Lord may render me good for the cursing of this day.
Revised Standard Version
It may be that the LORD will look upon my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me with good for this cursing of me today."
It may be that the LORD will look upon my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me with good for this cursing of me today."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
Contextual Overview
5 And when King David came to Bahurim, a man of Saul's family named Shimei, the son of Gera, came out from there, calling curses after him. 6 And he sent stones at David and at all the king's servants and at all the people and at all the men of war by his side, on the right hand and on the left. 7 And Shimei said, with curses, Be gone, be gone, you man of blood, you good-for-nothing: 8 The Lord has sent punishment on you for all the blood of the family of Saul, whose kingdom you have taken; and the Lord has given the kingdom to Absalom, your son: now you yourself are taken in your evil, because you are a man of blood. 9 Then Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, said to the king, Is this dead dog to go on cursing my lord the king? let me go over and take off his head. 10 And the king said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Let him go on cursing, for the Lord has said, Put a curse on David, and who then may say, Why have you done so? 11 And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, You see how my son, the offspring of my body, has made designs against my life: how much more then may this Benjamite do so? Let him be, and let him go on cursing; for the Lord has given him orders. 12 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. 13 So David and his men went on their way: and Shimei went by the hillside parallel with them, cursing and sending stones and dust at him. 14 And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the Lord: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 29:33, Exodus 2:24, Exodus 2:25, Exodus 3:7, Exodus 3:8, 1 Samuel 1:11, Psalms 25:18
affliction: or, tears, Heb. eye
requite: Deuteronomy 23:5, Isaiah 27:7, Matthew 5:11, Matthew 5:12, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, Hebrews 12:10, 1 Peter 4:12-19
Reciprocal: Exodus 32:30 - peradventure Deuteronomy 26:7 - looked 1 Samuel 14:6 - it may be 2 Kings 19:4 - the Lord Job 1:21 - taken away Psalms 39:12 - hold Psalms 42:3 - tears Psalms 109:16 - slay Psalms 119:132 - Look Psalms 131:2 - quieted Proverbs 20:22 - wait Proverbs 25:22 - the Lord Proverbs 26:2 - so Isaiah 37:4 - It may Isaiah 37:17 - hear Lamentations 1:9 - behold Amos 5:15 - it may Obadiah 1:13 - looked Micah 7:9 - bear Zechariah 9:8 - for Mark 9:24 - with
Cross-References
Genesis 16:5
And Sarai said to Abram, May my wrong be on you: I gave you my servant for your wife and when she saw that she was with child, she no longer had any respect for me: may the Lord be judge between you and me.
And Sarai said to Abram, May my wrong be on you: I gave you my servant for your wife and when she saw that she was with child, she no longer had any respect for me: may the Lord be judge between you and me.
Genesis 16:8
And he said, Hagar, Sarai's servant, where have you come from and where are you going? And she said, I am running away from Sarai, my master's wife.
And he said, Hagar, Sarai's servant, where have you come from and where are you going? And she said, I am running away from Sarai, my master's wife.
Genesis 21:20
And God was with the boy, and he became tall and strong, and he became a bowman, living in the waste land.
And God was with the boy, and he became tall and strong, and he became a bowman, living in the waste land.
Genesis 27:40
By your sword will you get your living and you will be your brother's servant; but when your power is increased his yoke will be broken from off your neck.
By your sword will you get your living and you will be your brother's servant; but when your power is increased his yoke will be broken from off your neck.
Job 11:12
And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.
And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction,.... Through the rebellion of his son, and now aggravated by the cursing of Shimei; that is, with an eye of pity and commiseration, and deliver him out of it: or "look upon my eye" x; for there is a various reading; the tear of mine eye, as the Targum; so Jarchi and R. Isaiah; the tears in it, which fell plentifully from it, on account of his troubles, and particularly the curses and reproaches of Shimei:
and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day; he does not speak with assurance, yet with hope; he knew his sins deserved such treatment, but also that God was gracious and merciful, and pitied his children, and resented all ill usage of them; and therefore hoped he would favour him with such intimations of his love as would support him, comfort, refresh him, and do him good, see Romans 8:28.
x ××¢×× × "in oculum meum", Montanus; "oculum meum lachrymantem", Munster.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
His cursing - Another reading has âmy curse,â i. e., the curse that has fallen upon me. David recognizes in every word and action that he was receiving the due reward of his sin, and that which Nathan had foretold.
