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Psalms 140:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. "
Psalms 140:12
Verse in Context
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Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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Psalms 140:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;"
Psalms 140:2
"Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war."
Psalms 140:3
"They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah."
Psalms 140:4
"Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings."
Psalms 140:5
"The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah."
Psalms 140:6
"I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD."
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