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you surround them with your favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as <i>with</i> a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as <i>with</i> a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You bless the righteous person, LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For it is Thou who dost bless the righteous man, O LORD, Thou dost surround him with favor as with a shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For it is You who blesses the righteous one, O Yahweh, You surround him with favor as with a large shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, bless the righteous man [the one who is in right standing with You]; You surround him with favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you, LORD, bless the righteous one; you surround him with favor like a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You, LORD, bless the righteous one; You surround him with favor like a shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou wilt bless the righteous; O LORD, thou wilt compass him with favour as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You bless righteous people, O LORD. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You bless those who obey you, LORD; your love protects them like a shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Certainly you reward the godly, LORD. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you bless the righteous, LORD. You surround him with favor like a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For You bless the righteous, O YHWH, "" Surrounding him with favor as a buckler!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Thou blessest the righteous, O Jehovah, As a buckler with favour dost compass him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou wilt bless the just, O Jehovah: thou wilt surround him with favor as a shield.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou wilt bless the just. O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 5:13>For you will bless the just. You have crowned us, O Lord, as if with a shield of your good will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you, LORD, bless the just one; you surround him with favor like a shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover them with favor as with a shield.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou wilt bless the righteous; O LORD, thou hast adorned me like a perfect shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you will bless the righteous ones, LORD JEHOVAH; like an acceptable shield you will cover me. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou dost bless the righteous; O LORD, Thou dost encompass him with favour as with a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/5-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/5.htm">Give Ear to My Words</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: tə·ḇā·rêḵ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the righteous;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5849.htm" title="5849: ta‘·ṭə·ren·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- To encircle, to crown. A primitive root; to encircle; especially to crown.">You surround them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: kaṣ·ṣin·nāh (Prep-k, Art:: N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">with the shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: rā·ṣō·wn (N-ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">of Your favor.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33-34</a></span><br />The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. / He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a></span><br />Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></span><br />The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a></span><br />Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Romans 4:7-8</a></span><br />“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a></span><br />Blessed 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 prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor will you compass him as with a shield.</p><p class="hdg">bless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a></b></br> Salvation <i>belongeth</i> unto the LORD: thy blessing <i>is</i> upon thy people. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></b></br> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.</p><p class="hdg">wilt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10</a></b></br> Many sorrows <i>shall be</i> to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.</p><p class="hdg">compass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a></b></br> But thou, O LORD, <i>art</i> a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/job/40-22.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/job/40-22.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/40-22.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Sheminith</a> <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/40-22.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/17-12.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Sheminith</a> <a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/16-6.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/10-13.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">David prays, and professes his study in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">God favors not the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">David, professing his faith, prays to God to guide him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">to destroy his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">and to preserve the godly</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with living in accordance with God's laws and commands. The assurance of blessing is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>, where obedience to God results in blessings. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting His faithfulness to His promises. The concept of blessing in the Old Testament often includes material prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being, reflecting God's favor and approval.<p><b>You surround them with the shield of Your favor.</b><br>The imagery of a shield suggests protection and defense, a common metaphor in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). In ancient Near Eastern culture, a shield was a vital part of a warrior's armor, symbolizing safety and security. God's favor acts as a divine shield, offering not just physical protection but also spiritual and emotional security. This protection is not merely defensive but also indicative of God's proactive care and love. The idea of being surrounded implies comprehensive coverage, suggesting that God's favor is all-encompassing. This phrase can be connected to the New Testament, where believers are assured of God's protection and favor through faith in Jesus Christ (<a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-39</a>). The shield of favor can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate expression of God's favor and protection for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is characterized by His holiness, justice, and mercy. In this Psalm, He is the one who blesses and protects the righteous.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who are in right standing with God, often characterized by their faithfulness and obedience to His commandments. In the context of the Psalms, the righteous are those who seek God and His ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (implied author)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of many Psalms, including <a href="/bsb/psalms/5.htm">Psalm 5</a>. David often wrote about his reliance on God for protection and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing_on_the_righteous.htm">God's Blessing on the Righteous</a></b><br>The verse assures believers that God actively blesses those who live righteously. This blessing is not just material but encompasses spiritual well-being and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_as_a_shield.htm">Divine Protection as a Shield</a></b><br>God's favor acts as a shield, offering protection from spiritual and physical harm. Believers can trust in God's encompassing protection in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_favor.htm">Living in God's Favor</a></b><br>To experience God's favor, believers are encouraged to pursue righteousness through obedience to God's Word and a faithful relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Assurance of God's Presence</a></b><br>The imagery of being surrounded by God's favor provides comfort and assurance that God is always present with His people, especially in times of trouble.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_marriage_imply_singles_lack_blessing.htm">Proverbs 18:22: Does finding “favor from the Lord” by marrying imply that the single or the divorced lack divine blessing? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_4_6-8_conflict_with_judgment.htm">In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_12_5_with_ongoing_suffering.htm">How do we resolve the seeming conflict between Psalm 12:5, where God promises protection for the poor, and other biblical passages where the suffering of the righteous continues unabated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous</span>. All the joy of the righteous springs from the fact that God's blessing is upon them. The sense of his favour fills their hearts with rejoicing<span class="cmt_word">. With favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield</span>. <span class="accented">Tsinnah</span> (<span class="hebrew">צִנָּה</span>)is the large, long shield that protected the whole body (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1. p. 445). God's favour, thus encompassing a man, effectually secured him against all dangers. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/5-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For surely</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּה֮</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bless</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבָרֵ֪ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇā·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the righteous;</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֫דִּ֥יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You surround them</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעְטְרֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ta‘·ṭə·ren·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5849.htm">Strong's 5849: </a> </span><span class="str2">To encircle, to crown</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the shield</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֝צִּנָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(kaṣ·ṣin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hook, a, shield, cold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your favor.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָצ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ṣō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 5:12 For you will bless the righteous (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 5:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 5:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/6-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 6:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 6:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>