Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. New Living Translation He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. English Standard Version He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. Berean Standard Bible He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. King James Bible He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. New King James Version He will spare the poor and needy, And will save the souls of the needy. New American Standard Bible He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And he will save the lives of the needy. NASB 1995 He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save. NASB 1977 He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save. Legacy Standard Bible He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save. Amplified Bible He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And he will save the lives of the needy. Christian Standard Bible He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor. American Standard Version He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save. Contemporary English Version The king has pity on the weak and the helpless and protects those in need. English Revised Version He shall have pity on the poor and needy, and the souls of the needy he shall save. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will have pity on the poor and needy and will save the lives of the needy. Good News Translation He has pity on the weak and poor; he saves the lives of those in need. International Standard Version He will have compassion on the poor and the needy, and he will save the lives of the needy. Majority Standard Bible He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. NET Bible He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save. New Heart English Bible He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. Webster's Bible Translation He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. World English Bible He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has pity on the poor and needy, "" And He saves the souls of the needy, Young's Literal Translation He hath pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he saveth, Smith's Literal Translation He will spare for the poor and the needy, and he will save the souls of the needy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall spare the poor and needy: and he shall save the souls of the poor. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. New Revised Standard Version He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He shows pity upon the poor and upon the afflicted and he saves the souls of the poor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall deliver the souls of the needy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Endow the King with Your Justice…12For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. 13He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. 14He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.… Cross References Isaiah 41:17 The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Matthew 5:3-7 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Proverbs 14:31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 35:4-6 Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Luke 6:20-21 Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. / Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Luke 7:22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Job 29:12-16 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ... Treasury of Scripture He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. shall save Psalm 109:31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul. Job 5:15,16 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty… Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. Jump to Previous Compassion Death Need Needy Pity Poor Save Saves Saveth Saviour Souls Spare WeakJump to Next Compassion Death Need Needy Pity Poor Save Saves Saveth Saviour Souls Spare WeakPsalm 72 1. David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom18. He blessed God He will take pity on the poor and needy This phrase highlights the king's compassion, reflecting God's own heart for the marginalized. In biblical context, the poor and needy often symbolize those who are vulnerable and without power. The king's role as a protector and provider is emphasized, aligning with the responsibilities of a righteous ruler as seen in Proverbs 31:8-9. The Hebrew word for "pity" conveys a deep sense of mercy and compassion, suggesting an active response to suffering. This mirrors God's character as described in Psalm 146:7-9, where He upholds the cause of the oppressed and provides for the needy. The king's actions foreshadow the ministry of Jesus Christ, who demonstrated compassion for the poor and needy throughout His earthly ministry (Matthew 9:36, Luke 4:18). and save the lives of the oppressed Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 72, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, known for his wisdom and wealth. This psalm is often seen as a prayer for his reign and a foreshadowing of the Messiah's kingdom. 2. The Poor and Needy These individuals represent those who are marginalized, vulnerable, and in need of assistance. In the context of the psalm, they are the recipients of the king's compassion and justice. 3. The Oppressed This group includes those who suffer under injustice and exploitation. The psalm highlights the king's role in delivering and saving them. 4. The King While the immediate context refers to Solomon, the psalm is also seen as a messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ, the ultimate King who embodies perfect justice and compassion. 5. The Kingdom The setting of the psalm is a kingdom characterized by righteousness, justice, and peace, reflecting God's ideal for leadership and governance. Teaching Points Compassion as a Divine AttributeGod's compassion is a central theme in Scripture, and believers are called to emulate this attribute in their interactions with others. The Role of Justice in Leadership Leaders, both secular and spiritual, are tasked with the responsibility to protect and uplift the marginalized, reflecting God's heart for justice. Messianic Fulfillment in Christ Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills the role of the compassionate King, offering salvation and hope to all who are oppressed by sin and injustice. Practical Compassion Christians are encouraged to actively seek out ways to support and advocate for the poor and needy in their communities. Prayer for Righteous Leadership Believers should pray for leaders who embody the values of justice and compassion, as outlined in Psalm 72.Verse 13. - He shall spare the poor and needy; or, the weak and needy. And shall save the souls of the needy. He shall not merely deliver them from their cruel oppressors in this life (ver. 4), but also give health and life to their souls. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will have compassionיָ֭חֹס (yā·ḥōs) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2347: To pity, look upon with compassion on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the poor דַּ֣ל (dal) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin and needy וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (wə·’eḇ·yō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor and save יוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (yō·wō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor the lives וְנַפְשׁ֖וֹת (wə·nap̄·šō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of the oppressed. אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים (’eḇ·yō·w·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor Links Psalm 72:13 NIVPsalm 72:13 NLT Psalm 72:13 ESV Psalm 72:13 NASB Psalm 72:13 KJV Psalm 72:13 BibleApps.com Psalm 72:13 Biblia Paralela Psalm 72:13 Chinese Bible Psalm 72:13 French Bible Psalm 72:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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