12 For he will rescue the poor who cry out
and the afflicted who have no helper.(A)
13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless
and save the lives of the poor.(B)
14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence,
for their lives are[a] precious[b] in his sight.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 72:14 Lit their blood is
  2. 72:14 Or valuable

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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