Psalms 72:13

13 He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.

Psalms 72:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
ESV
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.
NLT
13 He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them.
MSG
13 He opens a place in his heart for the down-and-out, he restores the wretched of the earth.
CSB
13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.

Psalms 72:13 In-Context

11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.
13 He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.
14 He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
15 Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Isaiah 60:10; Joel 2:18; Luke 10:33
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