Psalms 72:14
He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.
World English Bible
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 will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:21Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes today. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.”
2 Samuel 23:17He said, “Be it far from me, LORD, that I should do this! Isn’t this the blood of the men who risked their lives to go?” Therefore he would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things.
Psalms 69:18Draw near to my soul and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.
Psalms 130:8He will redeem Israel from all their sins.
Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;
Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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 →