Psalm 140:12

Translations

Modern

I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.

Traditional

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

Literal

I know that YHWH upholds justice for the poor, and judgment for the needy.

Latin

Cognovi quia faciet Dominus judicium inopis, et vindictam pauperum.

Original

Hebrew

English

I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.

Notes

Psalms 140:1–13

In this personal lament, the psalmist describes God's enemies and their evil plans. He prays for the Lord's protection and rescue, trusting in God's strength and justice. He predicts that fire will judge the evil (Psalm 140:9–11) and that he will be proven right and live in the Lord's presence (140:13).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 9:4
For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.
1 Kings 8:49
…then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause.
1 Kings 8:45
…then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.
Proverbs 23:10–11
Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
Jeremiah 22:16
He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Psalm 35:10
All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”
Psalm 72:12–14
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Proverbs 22:22
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
Psalm 10:17–18
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.

Glossary

Imprecatory Psalms Music Persecution Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Homelessness Poor: God's Care of The Poor: God: Maintains the Right of

Psalm 140:12

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