Psalms 140:12 meaning and explanation
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
Psalms 140:12, Berean Standard Bible
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Psalm 140 is a prayer of David, surrounded by enemies who plot and slander, and in verse 12 he moves from petition to confidence. The Hebrew word for poor here is ani, meaning one who is afflicted or oppressed, not merely someone without money.
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