Psalms 72:12
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
In Context
11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
13He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:2And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.
Job 29:12because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.
Psalms 10:17You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Psalms 72:4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Psalms 102:17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Proverbs 29:7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
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 →