Psalm 72:13-14

New International Version

¹³He will take pity^(A) on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
¹⁴He will rescue^(B) them from oppression and violence,
for precious^(C) is their blood in his sight.

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Psalm 72:13-14

English Standard Version

¹³He has pity on the weak and the needy,
and saves the lives of the needy.
¹⁴From oppression and violence he redeems their life,
and ^(A)precious is their blood in his sight.

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Psalm 72:13-14

New American Standard Bible

¹³He will have ^(A)compassion on the poor and needy,
And he will save the ^[a]lives of the needy.
¹⁴He will ^[b]^(B)rescue their ^[c]life from oppression and violence,
And their blood will be ^(C)precious in his sight;

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Psalm 72:13 Lit souls
Psalm 72:14 Lit redeem
Psalm 72:14 Lit soul

Psalm 72:13-14

Common English Bible

¹³He has compassion on the weak and the needy;
he saves the lives of those who are in need.
¹⁴He redeems their lives from oppression and violence;
their blood is precious in his eyes.

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Psalm 72:13-14

Contemporary English Version

¹³The king has pity
on the weak and the helpless
and protects those in need.
¹⁴He cares when they hurt,
and he saves them from cruel
and violent deaths.

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