Psalms 72:12
For he saves the poor when he cries, the helpless and the downtrodden.
Open English Bible (US)
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 fall prostrate before him, and all nations yield him their service.
13He pities the weak and the poor, he saves the lives of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble, inclining your ear, strengthening their hearts,
Psalms 72:4The weak may he help to their rights, may he save the sons of the needy and crush the oppressor in pieces.
Psalms 102:17in response to the prayer of the destitute, whose prayer he will not despise.
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 →