Verse 12

Psalms 140:12

Bible in Basic English

12 I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.

Original Language Text

hebrew

אִ֥ישׁ לָשׁוֹן֮ בַּל יִכּ֪וֹן בָּ֫/אָ֥רֶץ אִישׁ חָמָ֥ס רָ֑ע יְ֝צוּדֶ֗/נּוּ לְ/מַדְחֵפֹֽת

English Translation

A man of tongue will not be established in the earth; a man of violence will be hunted down.

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Chapter 140 Context

1 <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; kee... Focus ↗

2 For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war. Focus ↗

3 Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah... Focus ↗

4 O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designi... Focus ↗

5 The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take... Focus ↗

6 I have said to the Lord, You are my God (Elohim): give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer. Focus ↗

7 O Lord God (Elohim), the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of... Focus ↗

8 O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplift... Focus ↗

9 As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips. Focus ↗

10 Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that t... Focus ↗

11 Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on... Focus ↗

12 I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who a...

13 Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house. Focus ↗

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