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13 He will have compassion on the poor and the needy,
    and he will save the lives of the needy.
14 He will redeem them[a] from oppression and violence,
    since their lives are[b] precious in his sight.

Prayer for the King

15 May he live long and be given gold from Sheba,
    and may prayer be offered for him continuously,
        and may he be blessed every day.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:14 Lit. redeem their souls
  2. Psalm 72:14 Lit. their blood is

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.

15 Long may he live!
    May gold from Sheba(D) be given him.
May people ever pray for him
    and bless him all day long.(E)

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