Psalms 72:14
He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
In Context
13He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:21Then Saul said, I have done wrong: come back to me, David my son: I will do you no more wrong, because my life was dear to you today truly, I have been foolish and my error is very great.
2 Samuel 23:17And he said, Far be it from me, O Lord, to do this; how may I take as my drink the life-blood of men who have put their lives in danger? So he would not take it. These things did the three great men of war.
Psalms 69:18\69:17\Let not your face be covered from your servant, for I am in trouble; quickly give me an answer.
Psalms 130:8And he will make Israel free from all his sins.
Luke 1:68Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come to his people and made them free,
Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, so that he might make us free from all wrongdoing, and make for himself a people clean in heart and on fire with good works.
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 →