Psalms 140:12
Yet I know the Lord defends the rights of those who are persecuted, and gives justice to the poor.
Free Bible Version
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
11Don't let people who slander others live in our land. May disaster strike down violent people.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:49then hear from heaven, the place where you live, respond and support their cause.
Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the longing cries of those who are suffering. You will encourage them, for you will listen to them.
Psalms 12:4these people who say, “We will succeed through what we say; our mouths belong to us. We don't take orders from anyone!”
Psalms 35:10Every part of me will say, Who can compare to you, Lord? You rescue the weak from the strong; the poor and needy from robbers.
Psalms 72:12He will help the poor when they cry out to him, and help those who are suffering that have no one to support them.
Proverbs 22:22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
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 →