Psalm 140:13

Translations

Modern

Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.

Traditional

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Literal

Indeed, the righteous will give praise to Your name; the upright will dwell with Your face.

Latin

Verumtamen justi confitebuntur nomini tuo, et habitabunt recti cum vultu tuo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.

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

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Glossary

Imprecatory Psalms Music Persecution Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Uprightness: They Who Walk In, Shall: Dwell with God

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