Psalm 72:12-14

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For he will ^(A)deliver the needy when he cries for help,
The ^(a)afflicted also, and him who has no helper.

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He will have ^(B)compassion on the poor and needy,
And the ^(b)lives of the needy he will save.

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He will ^(c)^(C)rescue their ^(d)life from oppression and violence,
And their blood will be ^(D)precious in his sight;

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 72:12: ['Or ', humble]

b. Psalm 72:13: ['Lit ', souls]

c. Psalm 72:14: ['Lit ', redeem]

d. Psalm 72:14: ['Lit ', soul]

Cross references:

A. Psalm 72:12: Job 29:12; Psalm 72:4

B. Psalm 72:13: Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 28:8

C. Psalm 72:14: Psalm 69:18

D. Psalm 72:14: 1 Samuel 26:21; Psalm 116:15

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