1-28-06 Psalms 12:5

Psalms 12:5 (KJ21)
"For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise," saith the LORD; "I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

Psalms 12:5 (NAS)
"Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."

Psalms 12:5 (NIVUS)
"Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."

Psalms 12:5 (NLT)
The LORD replies, "I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do."

You may not be aware of it, but you have an enemy, the devil, who wants to ruin, destroy, spoil, and devastate you. His only intent is to wreak havoc and violence in your life. He wants to keep you afflicted and wretched. If he can keep you poor and weak, you will always be preoccupied with you troubles. You will be depressed and downcast, stooped over and bowed down. Then you will only speak of how lowly and poor you are. You will not be able to see the blessings of the Lord in your life.


However, do not despair. Jehovah, the Lord God, has heard your cries, groans, and lamentations. He has seen the oppression and abuse that you have suffered. He knows your wants and needs and He will deliver you from your troubles. He will arise from His throne and show hostility to your enemy. When Adonai, the Almighty and most powerful God, comes on the scene, He will lay waste to your old adversary and He will fix the destruction in your life. He will lay His hand on you in deliverance and salvation. He will rescue you and bring you to safety, where you will find prosperity, welfare, and victory.

Now you need not fear the puffings and blowings of your foe. They only have power to excite and inflame you, but when the Lord arises to help you, you will be established, fixed, and sure. He, in turn, will puff upon the devil and blow him away!