13 He will have (A)compassion on the poor and needy,
And he will save the [a]lives of the needy.
14 He will [b](B)rescue their [c]life from oppression and violence,
And their blood will be (C)precious in his sight;
15 So may he live, and may the (D)gold of Sheba be given to him;
And [d]they are to pray for him continually;
[e]They are to bless him all day long.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:13 Lit souls
  2. Psalm 72:14 Lit redeem
  3. Psalm 72:14 Lit soul
  4. Psalm 72:15 Lit he is to
  5. Psalm 72:15 Lit He is to

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

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

15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

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