Psalms 72:13

13 He will take pity on those who are weak and in need. He will save them from death.

Psalms 72:13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 72:13

He shall spare the poor and needy
Pity them, have mercy and compassion on them, and sympathize with them; such an one is Christ, a merciful King, as well as High Priest, who is touched with a feeling of his people's infirmities, and who in his love and pity has redeemed them;

and shall save the souls of the needy;
not to the exclusion of their bodies, which are also his care and charge, are bought with his blood, are preserved by him, will be raised from the dead, and made like his glorious body; but souls are mentioned as being the most excellent part of man, and which having sinned, are liable to damnation and the second death; and are therefore the special objects of redemption and salvation; these are saved by him from all their sins, and from wrath to come they deserve; hence his name is called "Jesus", a Saviour.

Psalms 72:13 In-Context

11 All kings will bow down to him. All nations will serve him.

12 People who are in need will cry out, and he will save them. He will save those who are hurting. They don't have anyone else who can help them.

13 He will take pity on those who are weak and in need. He will save them from death.

14 He will save them from people who beat others down. He will save them from people who do mean things to them. Their lives are very special to him.

15 May he live a long time! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May people always pray for him. May they ask the LORD to bless him all day long.