Shimei Curses David
2 Samuel 16:12
In 11 translations
- BSB
- Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”
- KJV
- It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.affliction: or, tears: Heb. eye
- WEB
- It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today.”
- ASV
- 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.
- LSV
- it may be YHWH looks on my affliction, and YHWH has turned back good to me for his reviling this day.”
- YLT
- it may be Jehovah doth look on mine affliction, and Jehovah hath turned back to me good for his reviling this day.'
- DBY
- It may be that Jehovah will look on mine affliction, and that Jehovah will requite me good for my being cursed this day.
- DRC
- Perhaps the Lord may look upon my affliction, and the Lord may render me good for the cursing of this day.
- GNV
- It may be that the Lord will looke on mine affliction, and doe me good for his cursing this day.
- JPS
- 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.'
- LXXE
- If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.
Word by word Hebrew · tap a word
Where the editions differ
Editions are published forms of the Hebrew and Greek texts. Meet the editions and sources →
- Written (Ketiv): בְּעֲוֹנִי (“on iniquity my”). Read aloud (Qere): בְּעֵינִ֑י (“on sin my”) — the form shown in the word-by-word reader.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Leningrad Codex reads בְּעֵונִ֑י; read aloud (Qere) reads בְּעֵינִ֑י (“on sin my”).
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- WLC
- אוּלַ֛י יִרְאֶ֥ה יְהוָ֖ה בעוני וְהֵשִׁ֨יב יְהוָ֥ה לִי֙ טוֹבָ֔ה תַּ֥חַת קִלְלָת֖וֹ הַיּ֥וֹם הַזֶּֽה׃Read aloud as (qere): בְּעֵינִ֑י
- LXX-Br
- Εἴπως ἴδοι Κύριος ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει μου, καὶ ἐπιστρέψει μοι ἀγαθὰ ἀντὶ τῆς κατάρας αὐτοῦ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ταύτῃ.
Who and where
👤 God◆ Reign of David
People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- Hebrews 12:10Our 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.
- Deuteronomy 23:5Yet 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.
- Psalms 25:18Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.
- Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Matthew 5:11–12Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the…
- Exodus 2:24–25So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God saw the Israelites and took notice.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7and 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
- 1 Samuel 1:11And she made a vow, pleading, “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…
- Genesis 29:32–33And 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.” Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said,…
- 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
- 1 Peter 4:12–19Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the…
- Isaiah 27:7Has the LORD struck Israel as He struck her oppressors? Was she killed like those who slayed her?
- Exodus 3:7–8The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. I have come down to rescue them from the hand of…
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).