Psalms 140:12
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
In Context
11May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
13Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:49then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause.
Psalms 10:17You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Psalms 12:4They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”
Psalms 35:10All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”
Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Proverbs 22:22Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:9-13
Shame and Confusion of Persecutors. 8 Grant not, O Lord , the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of… Read the whole commentary →