Psalms 72:13
He has pity on the poor and needy—he saves their lives!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
In Context
14He rescues them from violence and oppression, for their lives mean so much to him.
Cross References
Psalms 109:31For he takes a stand to defend the needy, to save them from those who condemn them.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
James 2:5Listen, my dear friends: Didn't God choose those who the world considers poor to be rich in their trust in him, and to inherit the kingdom he promised to those who love 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 →