Psalms 140:12

12 I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.

Psalms 140:12 in Other Translations

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

12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy.

12 But I know the LORD will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor.

12 I know that you, God, are on the side of victims, that you care for the rights of the poor.

12 I know that the Lord upholds the just cause of the poor, justice for 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 fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, never to rise.

11 May slanderers not be established in the land; may disaster hunt down the violent.

12 I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.

13 Surely the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will live in your presence.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 82:3
• 2. S 1 Kings 8:45; Psalms 9:4
• 3. S Psalms 35:10