Psalms 72:13

He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.

In Context

12For he will be a saviour to the poor in answer to his cry; and to him who is in need, without a helper.

14He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

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Cross References

Psalms 109:31For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.

Matthew 5:3Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

James 2:5Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?

Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:3-18

The Kingdom of Messiah. 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 7 In his days shall the righteous… Read the whole commentary →

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