Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 140:13

Two assertions beyond contradiction.

1. The righteous are sure to give thanks to God, let others be as thankless as they will. For, a) They recognise all their good as coming from God. b) They realise themselves as unworthy of the good they receive. c) They are anxious to do right, because they are righteous; and that involves thanksgiving. d) Thankfulness is a part of the joy derived from what they enjoy.

2. The upright are sure to dwell in God's presence. a) In the sense of setting the Lord before them. b) In the sense of an abiding present fellowship with God. c) In the sense of enjoying God's approval. d) In the sense of dwelling in heaven for ever. —J. F.