Devine Scripture

Psalms 140:12

Psalms chapter 140 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.

Context

v.11An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

v.12This passage

v.13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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?