Psalms 140:12

(140:13) I know that the Lord will procure right for the afflicted, [and] justice for the needy.

Leeser Tanakh

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) Let not the man of an [evil] tongue be established on the earth: may evil hunt down the violent man to his downfall.

13(140:14) Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell before thy presence.

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:49Then hear thou in heaven the place of thy dwelling their prayer and their supplication, and procure them justice;

Psalms 10:17The longing of the afflicted dost thou hear, O Lord! thou wilt strengthen their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to listen:

Psalms 12:4(12:5) Who have said, With our tongue will we be mighty; our lips are with us; who is Lord over us!

Psalms 35:10All my bones will 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 robbeth him?

Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he crieth; the afflicted also, who hath no helper.

Proverbs 22:22Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither crush the afflicted 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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