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Psalms 140:12–13

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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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From verse 12

  1. Psalms 9:4Rank 1 from verse 12
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    4For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.

  2. 1 Kings 8:49Rank 2 from verse 12
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    49Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,

  3. 1 Kings 8:45Rank 3 from verse 12
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    45Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.

  4. Proverbs 23:10–11Rank 4 from verse 12
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    10Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

    11For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

  5. Jeremiah 22:16Rank 5 from verse 12
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    16He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the Lord.

From verse 13

  1. Psalms 11:7Rank 1 from verse 13
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    7For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

  2. Psalms 16:11Rank 2 from verse 13
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    11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:17Rank 3 from verse 13
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    17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

  4. Isaiah 3:10Rank 4 from verse 13
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    10Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

  5. John 17:24Rank 5 from verse 13
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    24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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Psalms 140:12

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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cause

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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.

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COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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Psalms 140:13

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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

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13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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