Psalms 140:12
What does Psalms 140:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 140:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I have known that Jehovah doth execute The judgment of the afflicted, The judgment of the needy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted one, the right of the needy.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 9:4
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.
- 1 Kings 8:49
then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling-place, and maintain their cause;
- 1 Kings 8:45
then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
- Proverbs 22:22
Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- Jeremiah 22:16
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.
- Psalms 35:10
All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?
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