Psalms 72:14
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
King James Version
In Context
13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:21Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
2 Samuel 23:17And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.
Psalms 69:18Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
Psalms 130:8And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of 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 →