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12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out,
    the oppressed who have no one to help.
13 He shows pity to the needy and the poor(A)
    and saves the lives of the poor.
14 From extortion and violence he redeems them,
    for precious is their blood[a] in his sight.

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  1. 72:14 Their blood: cf. Ps 116:15.

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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