Psalms 140:12
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
World English Bible
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
11An evil speaker won’t be established on the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:49then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven, your dwelling place, and maintain their cause;
Psalms 10:17LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,
Psalms 12:4who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?”
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 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.
Proverbs 22:22Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy 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 →