Psalms 72:13
He has pity on the poor and needy, 1 and he saves the lives of needy people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
In Context
12For he helps the needy person who cries out 1 and the poor person who has no other helper. 1
14He redeems their lives from oppression and violence, 1 and their blood is precious in his sight. 1
Cross References
Psalms 109:31For he will stand at the right hand of the one who is needy, 1 to save him from those who judge him.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 1
James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love 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 →