2-samuel 16:12

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

American King James Version (AKJV)

It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

American Standard Version (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.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

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.

Webster's Revision

It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

World English Bible

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."

English Revised Version (ERV)

It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done unto me, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.

Definitions for 2-samuel 16:12

Requite - Recompense; return; restore; repay.

Barnes's 2-samuel 16:12 Bible Commentary

His cursing - Another reading has "my curse," i. e., the curse that has fallen upon me. David recognizes in every word and action that he was receiving the due reward of his sin, and that which Nathan had foretold.