Psalms 72:12 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and {him} that hath no helper.”

Psalms 72:12

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The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and {him} that hath no helper.

He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.

He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

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Psalms 72:1

"[{A Psalm} for Solomon.] Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. {for: or, of}"

Psalms 72:2

"He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment."

Psalms 72:3

"The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness."

Psalms 72:4

"He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor."

Psalms 72:5

"They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations."

Psalms 72:6

"He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers {that} water the earth."

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