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Psalm 140:12–13

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12I know the Lord will get justice for the poor

and will defend the needy in court.

13Good people will praise his name;

honest people will live in his presence.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted,

and will execute justice for the needy.

Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name;

the upright shall dwell in your presence.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor

and upholds the cause of the needy.

Surely the righteous will praise your name,

and the upright will live in your presence.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I know that the Lord upholds

the just cause of the poor,

justice for the needy.

Surely the righteous will praise your name;

the upright will live in your presence.

NLTNew Living Translation

But I know the Lord will help those they persecute;

he will give justice to the poor.

Surely righteous people are praising your name;

the godly will live in your presence.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted,

and justice for the needy.

Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name;

the upright will dwell in your presence.

KJV 1900King James Version

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.