Psalms 140:12

12 I know that ADONAI gives justice to the poor and maintains the rights of the needy.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 140:12 In-Context

10 May burning coals rain down on them, may they be flung into the fire, flung into deep pits, never to rise again.

11 Let slanderers find no place in the land; let the violent and evil be hunted relentlessly.

12 I know that ADONAI gives justice to the poor and maintains the rights of the needy.

13 The righteous will surely give thanks to your name; the upright will live in your presence.