Psalms 72:14
He redeems them from wrong and from violence, for dear is their blood in his sight.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
In Context
13He pities the weak and the poor, he saves the lives of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 69:18Draw near to me, redeem me; because of my enemies, ransom me.
Psalms 130:8And he redeems Israel from all his iniquities.
Luke 1:68“Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who has visited his people and wrought their deliverance,
Titus 2:14For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a people who should be truly his own and eager to do good.
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 →