Psalms 72:13
He has pity on the poor and needy, || And He saves the souls of the needy,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
In Context
12For He delivers the needy who cries, || And the poor when he has no helper,
14He redeems their soul from fraud and from violence, || And their blood is precious in His eyes.
Cross References
Psalms 109:31For He stands at the right hand of the needy, || To save from those judging his soul.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed the poor in spirit—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, did God not choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom that He promised to those loving 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 →