Psalm 72:12-14

Contemporary English Version

¹²Do this because the king
rescues the homeless
    when they cry out,
and he helps everyone
    who is poor and in need.
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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Psalm 72:12-14

New International Version

¹²For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.
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 72:12-14

King James Version

¹²For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

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

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

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