Bible Strands
Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses God at the conclusion of a psalm detailing deliverance from violent foes, shifting from petition to a declarative statement of confidence.
The words — The Hebrew אַ֣ךְ ('akh) translates literally as "surely" or "indeed," functioning as a strong affirmative marker. The verb יוֹד֣וּ (yo.Du) means "they will give thanks" or "praise," directed specifically toward God's name.
The thread — The text's promise of dwelling in God's presence aligns with Psalms 11:7, which states the upright will see His face, and Psalms 16:11, which links joy to His presence. Isaiah 3:10 parallels this by assuring the righteous they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Why it lands — The text declares that praise and communion with God are the guaranteed outcomes for those who live righteously. It requires the reader to cease self-reliant pleading and accept that moral alignment precedes divine fellowship.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Cross-references
- Psalms 11:7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
- 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.
- Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Revelation 7:14 “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.
- 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 32:11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
- Psalms 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.