12 For he will (A)deliver the needy when he cries for help,
The [a]afflicted also, and him who has no helper.
13 He will have (B)compassion on the poor and needy,
And the [b]lives of the needy he will save.
14 He will [c](C)rescue their [d]life from oppression and violence,
And their blood will be (D)precious in his sight;

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:12 Or humble
  2. Psalm 72:13 Lit souls
  3. Psalm 72:14 Lit redeem
  4. Psalm 72:14 Lit soul

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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