Psalms 72:14
He shall redeem their souls from usuries and iniquity: and their names shall be honourable in his sight.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 shall spare the poor and needy: and he shall save the souls of the poor.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:21And Saul said: I have sinned, return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, because my life hath been precious in thy eyes this day: for it appeareth that I have done foolishly, and have been ignorant in very many things.
2 Samuel 23:17Saying: The Lord be merciful to me, that I may not do this: shall I drink the blood of these men that went, and the peril of their lives? therefore he would not drink. These things did these three mighty men.
Psalms 69:18And turn not away thy face from thy servant: for I am in trouble, hear me speedily.
Psalms 130:8And they that have passed by have not said: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in the name of the Lord.
Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people:
Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and might cleanse to himself a people acceptable, a pursuer of 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 →