Verse Comparison: Psalms 5:12
American Standard Version
For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 6 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
Amplified® Bible
For You, Lord, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor).
Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness.
Darby English Version
For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous [man]; with favour wilt thou surround him as [with] a shield.
Good News Bible
You bless those who obey you, LORD; your love protects them like a shield.
King James Version
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
New American Standard Bible
For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
New International Version
For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
New King James Version
For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For You bless the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
Revised Standard Version
For thou dost bless the righteous, O LORD;
thou dost cover him with favor as with a shield.
Young's Literal Translation
For Thou blessest the righteous, O Jehovah, As a buckler with favour dost compass him!
