Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
King James Version
In Context
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 11:7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Psalms 23:6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalms 35:10All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
Psalms 97:12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Isaiah 3:10Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
John 17:24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst 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 →