Psalms 140:12
I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 140 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David calling for deliverance from evil and violent men who have sharpened their tongues like serpents and planned evil attacks. The psalmist takes refuge in the Lord as his strong deliverer and trusted shield, confident the Lord …
Other Translations
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
I have known that Jehovah doth execute The judgment of the afflicted, The judgment of the needy.
I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.
Cross References
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to …
To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; …
All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too …
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in …
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.