Psalms 140:12

I know that Yahweh will execute, the right of the oppressed one, the vindication of the needy.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

11As for the slanderer, let him not be established in the earth,—As for the man of wrongful violence, let misfortune hunt him with thrust upon thrust.

13Surely, the righteous, shall give thanks to thy Name, the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:49then wilt thou hearken in the heavens, the settled place of thine abode, unto their prayer, and unto their supplication,—and maintain their cause;

Psalms 10:17The longing of the patient, thou hast heard, O Yahweh, Thou wilt establish their heart, Thou wilt make attentive thine ear:

Psalms 12:4Them who say—With our tongue, will we prevail, our lips, are our own, who is our master?

Psalms 35:10All my bones, shall say—O Yahweh, who is like unto thee? Rescuing the oppressed from one stronger than he, Yea the oppressed and the needy, from their spoiler.

Psalms 72:12Because he Rescueth, The needy from the rich, The oppressed, who hath no helper;

Proverbs 22:22Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, neither crush thou the oppressed 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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