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11 Do not let the slanderer[a] be established in the land.
As for the man of violence—
may evil hunt him and beat him down.

Confidence

12 I know that the Lord will provide justice for the oppressed,
    judgment for the poor.
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name.
The upright will live in your presence.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 140:11 Or boaster

11 May slanderers not be established in the land;
    may disaster hunt down the violent.(A)

12 I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor(B)
    and upholds the cause(C) of the needy.(D)
13 Surely the righteous will praise your name,(E)
    and the upright will live(F) in your presence.(G)

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