Psalms
“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”
Psalms 5:12
Psalms 5:12 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, blessedness, and refuge in God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:”
Numbers 6:24“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
Psalms 91:10“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalms 91:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 5:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 5:12 reads: "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." The verse speaks to God's protection, blessedness, and refuge in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 5:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." is Psalms 5:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 5:12?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 5:12 include Proverbs 18:10, Numbers 6:24, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 5:12 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Psalms 5:12?
Read Psalms 5:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.