Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
In Context
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
Cross References
Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
Psalms 23:6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.
Psalms 35:10All my bones shall say, “LORD, who is like you, who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him; yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?”
Psalms 97:12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous that it will be well with them, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds.
John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
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 →