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Psalm 72:12-14
New English Translation

12 For he will rescue the needy[a] when they cry out for help,
and the oppressed[b] who have no defender.
13 He will take pity[c] on the poor and needy;
the lives of the needy he will save.
14 From harm and violence he will defend them;[d]
he will value their lives.[e]

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  1. Psalm 72:12 tn The singular is representative. The typical needy individual here represents the entire group.
  2. Psalm 72:12 tn The singular is representative. The typical oppressed individual here represents the entire group.
  3. Psalm 72:13 tn The prefixed verb form is best understood as a defectively written imperfect (see Deut 7:16).
  4. Psalm 72:14 tn Or “redeem their lives.” The verb “redeem” casts the Lord in the role of a leader who protects members of his extended family in times of need and crisis (see Pss 19:14; 69:18).
  5. Psalm 72:14 tn Heb “their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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Psalm 72:12-14
New International Version

12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.
13 He will take pity(A) on the weak and the needy
    and save the needy from death.
14 He will rescue(B) them from oppression and violence,
    for precious(C) is their blood in his sight.

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