Psalms 140:13
Truly those who live right are thankful for the kind of person you are, and those who are honest will live in your presence.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
In Context
12Yet I know the Lord defends the rights of those who are persecuted, and gives justice to the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 11:7The Lord does what is right, and he loves those who live right. Those who do good will see him face to face.
Psalms 23:6I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
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 97:12Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!
Isaiah 3:10Tell those who live right that they will be fine, for they will be happy to receive the reward for what they have done.
John 17:24Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so they can see the glory which you gave to me—for you loved me before the world was created.
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 →