2 Samuel 16:12 “Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the…”

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.”

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

It may be that the Lord will looke on mine affliction, and doe me good for his cursing this day.

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.

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.'

Bible in Basic English

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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Cross references

“the Lord”

Psalm 25:18 1 Samuel 1:11 Genesis 29:32 Genesis 29:33 Exodus 2:24 Exodus 2:25

Psalm 25:18 · BSB

Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.

1 Samuel 1:11 · BSB

And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all…

Genesis 29:32 · BSB

And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

Genesis 29:33 · BSB

Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon.

Exodus 2:24 · BSB

So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Exodus 2:25 · BSB

God saw the Israelites and took notice.

“requite”

Deuteronomy 23:5 Hebrews 12:10 Romans 8:28 2 Thessalonians 1:7 2 Corinthians 4:17 Isaiah 27:7

Deuteronomy 23:5 · BSB

Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you.

Hebrews 12:10 · BSB

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB

and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Isaiah 27:7 · BSB

Has the LORD struck Israel as He struck her oppressors? Was she killed like those who slayed her?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

13So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.

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