Psalms 5:12
For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. A morning prayer attributed to David appealing to God to hear his voice and lead him in righteousness because of his enemies. He declares that God takes no pleasure in wickedness and contrasts the paths of the evildoer, the boastful, …
Other Translations
For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield.
For Thou blessest the righteous, O Jehovah, As a buckler with favour dost compass him!
For you, Lord, will send a blessing on the upright man; your grace will be round him, and you will be his strength.
Cross References
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, …
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his …
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. …
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will …
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.