Psalms 140:13
Psalms 140:13 in Multiple Translations
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.
Truly those who live right are thankful for the kind of person you are, and those who are honest will live in your presence.
Surely the righteous shall prayse thy Name, and the iust shall dwell in thy presence.
Only — the righteous give thanks to Thy name, The upright do dwell with Thy presence!
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Righteous people will surely thank you [MTY], and they will live ◄in your presence/with you►.
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Psalms 140:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ידעת
יָדַ֗עְתִּי
כִּֽי
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
יְ֭הוָה
דִּ֣ין
עָנִ֑י
מִ֝שְׁפַּ֗ט
אֶבְיֹנִֽים
ידעת
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
יָדַ֗עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דִּ֣ין
dîyn
H1779
judgment
N-ms
עָנִ֑י
ʻânîy
H6041
afflicted
Adj
מִ֝שְׁפַּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-ms
אֶבְיֹנִֽים
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 140:13
ידעת
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
יָדַ֗עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
דִּ֣ין
dîyn
H1779
"judgment"
N-ms
Judgment or a legal suit is the meaning of this word, used to describe a cause, plea, or dispute in the Bible.
Definition: 1) judgment 1a) judgment 1b) cause, plea 1c) condemnation, judgment 1d) dispute, legal suit, strife 1e) government Aramaic equivalent: din (דִּין "judgment" H1780)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: cause, judgement, plea, strife. See also: Deuteronomy 17:8; Proverbs 20:8; Psalms 9:5.
עָנִ֑י
ʻânîy
H6041
"afflicted"
Adj
This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.
Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.
מִ֝שְׁפַּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
אֶבְיֹנִֽים
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 140:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 140:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 140:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 140:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 140:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 140:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
- Sermons on Psalms 140:13
Context — Rescue Me from Evil Men
11May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
12I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
13Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 16:11 | You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. |
| 2 | Psalms 11:7 | For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
| 3 | Isaiah 3:10 | Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. |
| 4 | John 17:24 | Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. |
| 5 | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 | After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. |
| 6 | Revelation 7:14–17 | “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
| 7 | John 14:3 | And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. |
| 8 | Psalms 73:24 | You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. |
| 9 | Psalms 97:12 | Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
| 10 | Psalms 23:6 | Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |
Psalms 140:13 Summary
[This verse tells us that people who love and follow God will want to praise Him and thank Him for who He is. It's like when you really love someone, you want to tell them how much you appreciate them, and that's what praising God's name is all about. To dwell in God's presence means to feel close to Him and to know that He is with us, as seen in Psalms 16:11, which says in His presence is fullness of joy. We can experience this by seeking to live upright lives and by spending time with Him in prayer and worship, as described in Matthew 22:37-38, which says to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to praise God's name?
Praising God's name means to honor and worship Him for who He is, as seen in Psalms 100:4, which says to 'enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.'
How can we be considered upright in God's presence?
To be upright in God's presence means to live a life of integrity and righteousness, as described in Psalms 15:2, which says the one who walks blamelessly and does what is right will dwell on God's holy hill.
What is the significance of dwelling in God's presence?
Dwelling in God's presence means to have a deep and personal relationship with Him, as seen in Psalms 23:4, which says God is with us even in the darkest of times, and in John 14:23, which says Jesus will come and make His home with us.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by making it a priority to praise God's name and seek to live upright lives, as seen in Colossians 3:17, which says to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can praise God's name in your daily life?
- How can you strive to live an upright life, and what are some areas where you need to seek God's help and guidance?
- What does it mean to you to dwell in God's presence, and how can you cultivate a deeper sense of His presence in your life?
- How can you use this verse to encourage and support others in their walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name,.... The same with the poor and the afflicted; who, though traduced by men, and evil spoken of and ill used by them, are righteous in the sight of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. The upright shall dwell in thy presence - (Psalms 16:11; Psalms 61:7.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
Shall give thanks unto thy name; shall have occasion to praise thee for their deliverance. Shall dwell in thy presence; shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence and assistance.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
Psalms 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.Ver. 13. Shall give thanks] He shall have no other cause. The upright shall dwell in thy presence] When the hypocrite shall be dog out-of-doors, Job 13:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
(13) Surely.—Or, perhaps here, only, the primary meaning of the particle. Dwell.—For the thought comp. Psalms 11:7; Psalms 16:11. After the peril and seeming abandonment God again proves the covenant promise true, and those whom the heathen would have chased from the land find in it a sure dwelling-place in the light of the presence and favour of Jehovah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
Verse 13. The righteous shall give thanks] For thou wilt support and deliver him. The upright shall dwell in thy presence.] Shall be admitted to the most intimate intercourse with God. The persecuted have ever been dear to God Almighty; and the martyrs were, in an especial manner, his delight; and in proportion as he loved those, so must he hate and detest these. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND FORTIETH PSALM David, being persecuted by Saul, Doeg, and the men of Ziph, prays to God against their evil tongues. But the fathers apply it more largely to the Church, in its persecution by wicked men and devils. The Psalm is divided into four parts: - I. A petition to be delivered from his enemies, whom he describes, Psalms 140:1-6. II. A protestation of his confidence in God, Psalms 140:6-7.
III. A prayer against them, Psalms 140:8-11. IV. A manifestation of his hope, that God will maintain his just cause, Psalms 140:12-13. I. He first summarily proposes his petition. 1. "Deliver me, O Lord," c. From Saul, Doeg, or the devil. 2. "Preserve me," &c. From his violence and malice, and their effects. 1.
Evil counsels, and wicked stratagems: "Which imagine mischief," &c. 2. From their evil words, which were consonant with their thoughts. "They have sharpened their tongues," &c. With calumnies and frauds. "Like a serpent," &c. Their bitter words are as the poison of the viper and adder, or the asp, which, without pain, extinguishes life. He repeats his petition: "Keep me, O Lord," &c. To move God, he shows their intentions. 1. "They have purposed," &c.: To make me walk slowly, or not at all, in the ways of God to turn me back. 2. The method they took to attain their purpose: "The proud have laid a snare," c.: as hunters do for birds and beasts.
So the devil shows the bait, but hides the hook: under pleasure he hides the bitterness of its reward and consequences. II. He implores aid from God against the evil and danger. 1. "I said unto the Lord," &c. I do not cast away my confidence. 2. "Hear the voice," &c. Better to show the ground of his constancy, he declares, - 1. What esteem he had for his God: "Thou art the strength," &c. My fortification against all my enemies. 2. What he had formerly done for him: "Thou hast covered my head," &c.
III. The other part of his petition consists in praying against their plots. 1. "Grant not, O Lord," &c. Let them not have their wishes. 2. "Further not his wicked device," &c. Give them no prosperity in them. 3. "Lest they exalt themselves," &c. Triumph in my being conquered by them. After praying against them, predicts their punishment: "As for the head of those that compass me about," &c. 1. "Let the mischief of their own lips," &c. 2.
Deal severely with them: "Let burning coals," &c. Let them suffer extreme punishment: "Let them be cast into the fire," &c. 3.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 140:13
13. Surely] The particle ’ak expresses the thought, Nay but after all; in spite of present trials. shall dwell in thy presence] In the land where Jehovah’s Presence is especially manifested. Cp. Psalms 102:28. The manifestation of God which is destruction to the wicked (Psalms 9:3) is security and happiness to the upright. Cp. Psalms 11:7, note; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 89:15.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name - Unto thee. (1) they will have occasion to do it; (2) they will be disposed to do it.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 140:13
12, 13. A more calm and confident tone marks the closing of this psalm. Maintain the cause of the afflicted—The language is forensic.
Sermons on Psalms 140:13
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Thank Him; Dwell Acceptably by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God and maintaining an upright heart, expressing a deep desire to dwell in God's presence. He acknowledges that while th |
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Other God's Dominion Over Us by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of water as a symbol of blessing and joy. He refers to the pouring of water from a golden vase during a religious ceremony and |
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Becoming a Solider God's Army Requires a Personal Calvary (High Quality) by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher, Booth, is described as a fearless leader who marches his soldiers into dangerous and crime-infested areas. He dresses his soldiers in unique and cheap |
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An Israelite in Whom Is No Guile by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of righteousness and its rarity in today's world. He encourages listeners to examine their own hearts and desires, asking if t |
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I Want My Portion Now! by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of backsliding and encourages the audience to examine their reasons for coming to church. He emphasizes the importance of personal |
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Joy in God by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God as our creator and the keeper of His laws. He contrasts the troubled state of those who |
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Are You a Soulish or Spiritual Christian by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of moving beyond a soulish life, which is living in the mind and emotions, to a spiritual life of denying oneself and following Jesus. It high |