Psalms 140:12

(140-13) I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the poor, and the right of the needy.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

11(140-12) A slanderer shall not be established in the earth; the violent and evil man shall be hunted with thrust upon thrust.

13(140-14) Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name; the upright shall dwell in Thy presence.

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:49then hear Thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven Thy dwelling-place, and maintain their cause;

Psalms 10:17LORD, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble: Thou wilt direct their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to attend;

Psalms 12:4(12-5) Who have said: 'Our tongue will we make mighty; our lips are with us: who is lord over us?'

Psalms 35:10All my bones shall say: 'LORD, who is like unto Thee, who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?'

Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

Proverbs 22:22Rob not the weak, because he is weak, neither crush the poor in 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 →

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