Psalms 72:13
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
King James Version
In Context
12For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
14He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Cross References
Psalms 109:31For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that 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 →