Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 16:12
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.
Amplified® Bible
It may be that the Lord will look on the iniquity done me and will recompense me with good for 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.
Darby English Version
It may be that Jehovah will look on mine affliction, and that Jehovah will requite me good for my being cursed this day.
Good News Bible
Perhaps the LORD will notice my misery and give me some blessings to take the place of his curse."
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.
New American Standard Bible
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day."
New International Version
It may be that the LORD will see my distress and repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today."
New King James Version
It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing this day.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Perhaps the LORD will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing 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."
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.'
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