Psalms 140:12

Psalms 140:13 web — Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.

World English Bible

"Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David."

— Psalms 140:13, World English Bible

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KJV
“Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. ”
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ASV
“Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence. ”
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NET
“Certainly the godly will give thanks to your name; the morally upright will live in your presence.”
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BBE
“Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.”
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KJVA
“Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. ”
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Psalms 140 — Context

Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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. A Psalm by David.

Psalms 140:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 140:13 say?

Psalms 140:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.”

Where is Psalms 140:13 in the Bible?

Psalms 140:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 140, verse 13.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 140:13.

What translation should I read Psalms 140:13 in?

Psalms 140:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 140:13?

Psalms 140:13 reads (WEB): “Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 140:13 web — Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.

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