Psalms 71:13

He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall deliver the souls of the needy. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.

In Context

12For he has delivered the poor from the oppressor; and the needy who had no helper. 1

14He shall redeem their souls from usury and injustice: and their name shall be precious before him. 1

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Cross References

Esther 9:2In that day the adversaries of the Jews perished: for no one resisted, through fear of them.

Psalms 35:4He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil. 1

Jeremiah 20:11But the Lord was with me as a mighty man of war: therefore they persecuted me, but could not perceive anything against me; they were greatly confounded, for they perceived not their disgrace, which shall never be forgotten.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14

David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →

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