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Psalm 5

Psa. 5:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For thou, Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
, wilt bless
barak (Hebrew #1288)
to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
KJV usage: X abundantly, X altogether, X at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, X greatly, X indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, X still, thank.
Pronounce: baw-rak'
Origin: a primitive root
the righteous
tsaddiyq (Hebrew #6662)
just
KJV usage: just, lawful, righteous (man).
Pronounce: tsad-deek'
Origin: from 6663
; with favor
ratsown (Hebrew #7522)
from 7521; delight (especially as shown)
KJV usage: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would.
Pronounce: raw-tsone'
Origin: or ratson {raw-tsone'}
wilt thou compass
`atar (Hebrew #5849)
to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: compass, crown.
Pronounce: aw-tar'
Origin: a primitive root
him as with a shield
tsinnah (Hebrew #6793)
a hook (as pointed); also a (large) shield (as if guarding by prickliness); also cold (as piercing)
KJV usage: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target.
Pronounce: tsin-naw'
Origin: feminine of 6791
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More on:

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Compass,
Righteousness,
Shield

Cross References

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bless.
Psa. 1:1‑3• 1Blessed is 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.
 2But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
 3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Psa. 1:1‑3)
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Psa. 3:8• 8Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. (Psa. 3:8)
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Psa. 29:11• 11The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. (Psa. 29:11)
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Psa. 112:1• 1Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. (Psa. 112:1)
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Psa. 115:13• 13He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. (Psa. 115:13)
wilt.
Psa. 32:10• 10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. (Psa. 32:10)
compass.
Heb. crown.
shield.
Psa. 3:3• 3But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. (Psa. 3:3)
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Psa. 84:11• 11For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psa. 84:11)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous man; with favour wilt thou surround him as with a shieldf.

JND Translation Notes

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f
Here the larger shield, one which screened the whole body. "buckler," Ps. 35.2; 91.4.