Salmos 140:12

12 Sei que o Senhor manterá a causa do aflito, e o direito do necessitado.

Salmos 140:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 140:12

I know
Here is a double reading: the "Keri", or marginal reading, is, "thou knowest"; an appeal of the psalmist to God, who knew the thoughts of the wicked concerning him, and their devices against him; as Kimchi: but the Scripture reading is, I know; expressing his full persuasion and assurance

that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, [and] the
right of the poor;
of his poor and afflicted people, that are afflicted within and without, by men and devils; and who are poor as to the things of this world, and poor in spirit, and sensible of their spiritual poverty, but rich in grace: the cause of these God will maintain against their oppressors, and right their wrongs, and avenge their injuries; this the psalmist knew, and was assured of from the word of God, from instances and examples in former times, and from his own experience, ( Psalms 9:4 ) .

Salmos 140:12 In-Context

10 Caiam sobre eles brasas vivas; sejam lançados em covas profundas, para que não se tornem a levantar!

11 Não se estabeleça na terra o caluniador; o mal persiga o homem violento com golpe sobre golpe.

12 Sei que o Senhor manterá a causa do aflito, e o direito do necessitado.

13 Decerto os justos louvarão o teu nome; os retos habitarão na tua presença.