Psalm 140:13
New International Version
Surely the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will live in your presence.

New Living Translation
Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence.

English Standard Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall dwell in your presence.

Berean Standard Bible
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.

King James Bible
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

New King James Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; The upright shall dwell in Your presence.

New American Standard Bible
Certainly the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence.

NASB 1995
Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence.

NASB 1977
Surely the righteous will give thanks to Thy name; The upright will dwell in Thy presence.

Legacy Standard Bible
Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will abide in Your presence.

Amplified Bible
Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence.

Christian Standard Bible
Surely the righteous will praise your name; the upright will live in your presence.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will live in Your presence.

American Standard Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Contemporary English Version
Your people will praise you and will live with you because they do right.

English Revised Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Indeed, righteous people will give thanks to your name. Decent people will live in your presence.

Good News Translation
The righteous will praise you indeed; they will live in your presence.

International Standard Version
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence.

Majority Standard Bible
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.

NET Bible
Certainly the godly will give thanks to your name; the morally upright will live in your presence.

New Heart English Bible
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.

Webster's Bible Translation
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

World English Bible
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Surely the righteous give thanks to Your Name, "" The upright dwell with Your presence!

Young's Literal Translation
Only -- the righteous give thanks to Thy name, The upright do dwell with Thy presence!

Smith's Literal Translation
But the just shall confess to thy name: the upright shall dwell with thy face.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But as for the just, they shall give glory to thy name: and the upright shall dwell with thy countenance.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, truly, the just will confess your name, and the upright will dwell with your countenance.

New American Bible
Then the righteous will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.

New Revised Standard Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall live in your presence.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But the righteous shall confess your Name and the upright will dwell in front of your face.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name; The upright shall dwell in Thy presence.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Rescue Me, O LORD, From Evil Men
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
Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 73:24-28
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. / Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. / My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ...

Psalm 84:10-12
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. / For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. / O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Psalm 92:12-15
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, ...

Psalm 97:10-12
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. / Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. / Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Psalm 112:1-9
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. / His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. / Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. ...

Isaiah 33:15-17
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. / Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Matthew 25:34-40
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ...

John 14:2-3
In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / 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.


Treasury of Scripture

Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name: the upright shall dwell in your presence.

surely

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Psalm 33:1
Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Isaiah 3:10
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

the upright

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 73:24
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

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Psalm 140
1. David prays to be delivered from Saul and Doeg
8. He prays against them
12. He comforts himself by confidence in God














Surely
The word "surely" conveys a sense of certainty and assurance. In the Hebrew text, this is often translated from the word "אַךְ" (akh), which emphasizes a confident expectation. This assurance is rooted in the faithfulness of God, a theme that runs throughout the Psalms. The psalmist is expressing a deep conviction that the promises of God are reliable and will come to fruition.

the righteous
The term "righteous" refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments. In Hebrew, "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik) is used, which denotes someone who is just, ethical, and in right standing with God. The righteous are often contrasted with the wicked in the Psalms, highlighting the moral and spiritual divide between those who follow God's ways and those who do not. Historically, the concept of righteousness is central to the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing obedience and faithfulness.

will praise
"Praise" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "יָדָה" (yadah), which means to give thanks or to confess. It implies an active expression of gratitude and worship towards God. Praise is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting the importance of acknowledging God's greatness and goodness. The act of praising God is both a personal and communal expression of faith, often accompanied by music and song in ancient Israelite worship.

Your name
In Hebrew culture, a name is more than just a label; it represents the character and essence of a person. "Name" here refers to God's revealed character and attributes. The name of God is sacred and powerful, often invoked in prayer and worship. The psalmist emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring God's name, which is a reflection of His divine nature and covenantal relationship with His people.

the upright
The "upright" are those who live with integrity and moral rectitude. The Hebrew word "יָשָׁר" (yashar) conveys a sense of straightness or correctness. In the biblical context, being upright is associated with living a life that aligns with God's will and commands. The upright are often depicted as those who seek justice, mercy, and humility before God, embodying the ethical teachings of the Torah.

will dwell
To "dwell" suggests a sense of permanence and stability. The Hebrew word "יָשַׁב" (yashav) means to sit, remain, or inhabit. This implies a close and continuous relationship with God, where the upright are not merely visitors but permanent residents in God's presence. The idea of dwelling with God is a powerful image of communion and fellowship, reflecting the ultimate hope of believers to be in eternal relationship with their Creator.

in Your presence
"Presence" refers to the immediate and intimate proximity to God. The Hebrew term "פָּנִים" (panim) is often translated as "face," indicating a personal encounter with the divine. Being in God's presence is a place of safety, blessing, and joy. Throughout the Scriptures, the presence of God is associated with His glory, guidance, and protection. For the upright, dwelling in God's presence is the fulfillment of their spiritual longing and the ultimate reward of their faithfulness.

(13) Surely.--Or, perhaps here, only, the primary meaning of the particle.

Dwell.--For the thought comp. Psalm 11:7; Psalm 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.

Verse 13. - Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy Name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence. The result of God's punishment of the wicked, and deliverance of the righteous is naturally that the righteous give him thanks, frequent his courts, and "dwell," as it were, "in his presence."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ)
Adverb
Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely

the righteous
צַ֭דִּיקִים (ṣad·dî·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

will praise
יוֹד֣וּ (yō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

Your name;
לִשְׁמֶ֑ךָ (liš·me·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

the upright
יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים (yə·šā·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

will dwell
יֵשְׁב֥וּ (yê·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Your presence.
פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (pā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face


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