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href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/72.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/72.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/72.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/72.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/72.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He will spare the poor and needy, And will save the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/72.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And he will save the lives of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/72.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/72.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And he will save the lives of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/72.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/72.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/72.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/72.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king has pity on the weak and the helpless and protects those in need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/72.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall have pity on the poor and needy, and the souls of the needy he shall save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/72.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and needy and will save the lives of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/72.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He has pity on the weak and poor; he saves the lives of those in need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/72.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will have compassion on the poor and the needy, and he will save the lives of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/72.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/72.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/72.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/72.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/72.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/72.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has pity on the poor and needy, "" And He saves the souls of the needy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/72.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he saveth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/72.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will spare for the poor and the needy, and he will save the souls of the needy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/72.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall spare the poor and needy: and he shall save the souls of the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/72.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 71:13>He will spare the poor and the indigent, and he will bring salvation to the souls of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/72.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/72.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/72.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/72.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He shows pity upon the poor and upon the afflicted and he saves the souls of the poor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/72.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/72.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall deliver the souls of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/72-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8728" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2347.htm" title="2347: yā·ḥōs (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To pity, look upon with compassion. A primitive root; properly, to cover, i.e. to compassionate.">He will take pity</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dal (Adj-msc) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/34.htm" title="34: wə·’eḇ·yō·wn (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- In want, needy, poor. From 'abah, in the sense of want; destitute.">and needy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: yō·wō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">and save</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·nap̄·šō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">the lives</a> <a href="/hebrew/34.htm" title="34: ’eḇ·yō·w·nîm (N-mp) -- In want, needy, poor. From 'abah, in the sense of want; destitute.">of the oppressed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-17.htm">Isaiah 41:17</a></span><br />The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-7</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a></span><br />Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a></span><br />Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Isaiah 29:19</a></span><br />The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4-6</a></span><br />Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20-21</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. / Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a></span><br />So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12-16</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.</p><p class="hdg">shall save</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Psalm 109:31</a></b></br> For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save <i>him</i> from those that condemn his soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15,16</a></b></br> But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Ezekiel 34:16</a></b></br> I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up <i>that which was</i> broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Need</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/44-25.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Need</a> <a href="/psalms/74-21.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/107-19.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/psalms/106-8.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-35.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/psalms/78-50.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 72</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">He blessed God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, the poor and needy often symbolize those who are vulnerable and without power. The king's role as a protector and provider is emphasized, aligning with the responsibilities of a righteous ruler as seen in <a href="/proverbs/31-8.htm">Proverbs 31:8-9</a>. The Hebrew word for "pity" conveys a deep sense of mercy and compassion, suggesting an active response to suffering. This mirrors God's character as described in <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7-9</a>, where He upholds the cause of the oppressed and provides for the needy. The king's actions foreshadow the ministry of Jesus Christ, who demonstrated compassion for the poor and needy throughout His earthly ministry (<a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a>, <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>).<p><b>and save the lives of the oppressed</b><br>The phrase underscores the king's role as a deliverer, a theme prevalent in the Old Testament where God frequently acts to save His people from oppression (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a>). The term "oppressed" refers to those who suffer under unjust treatment or hardship, often at the hands of the powerful. This reflects the biblical principle of justice, where the king is expected to act as God's agent in righting wrongs and delivering justice (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>). The deliverance of the oppressed is a messianic expectation, pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate Savior who liberates humanity from spiritual oppression (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a>, <a href="/john/8-36.htm">John 8:36</a>). This phrase also connects to the eschatological hope found in <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>, where God promises to end all forms of suffering and oppression.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72</a>, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, known for his wisdom and wealth. This psalm is often seen as a prayer for his reign and a foreshadowing of the Messiah's kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor_and_needy.htm">The Poor and Needy</a></b><br>These individuals represent those who are marginalized, vulnerable, and in need of assistance. In the context of the psalm, they are the recipients of the king's compassion and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressed.htm">The Oppressed</a></b><br>This group includes those who suffer under injustice and exploitation. The psalm highlights the king's role in delivering and saving them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>While the immediate context refers to Solomon, the psalm is also seen as a messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ, the ultimate King who embodies perfect justice and compassion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a></b><br>The setting of the psalm is a kingdom characterized by righteousness, justice, and peace, reflecting God's ideal for leadership and governance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_as_a_divine_attribute.htm">Compassion as a Divine Attribute</a></b><br>God's compassion is a central theme in Scripture, and believers are called to emulate this attribute in their interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_justice_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Justice in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders, both secular and spiritual, are tasked with the responsibility to protect and uplift the marginalized, reflecting God's heart for justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment_in_christ.htm">Messianic Fulfillment in Christ</a></b><br>Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills the role of the compassionate King, offering salvation and hope to all who are oppressed by sin and injustice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_compassion.htm">Practical Compassion</a></b><br>Christians are encouraged to actively seek out ways to support and advocate for the poor and needy in their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_righteous_leadership.htm">Prayer for Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Believers should pray for leaders who embody the values of justice and compassion, as outlined in <a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72</a>.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_72.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 72</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_dancing.htm">What does the Bible say about bullying?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_global_suffering_contradict_psalm_72.htm">Psalm 72:12-14 promises deliverance for the needy, yet suffering persists globally; does this contradict the psalm's assurance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_caring_people_suffer_despite_psalm_41.htm">How can Psalm 41:1-3 claim God protects those who care for the poor when many compassionate people still suffer or die?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_poverty_and_wealth.htm">What does the Bible say about poverty and wealth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/72.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall spare the poor and needy;</span> or, <span class="accented">the weak and needy. <span class="cmt_word"></span>And shall save the souls of the needy.</span> He shall not merely deliver them from their cruel oppressors in this life (ver. 4), but also give health and life to their souls. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/72-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He will have compassion</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭חֹס</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḥōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pity, look upon with compassion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and needy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶבְי֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eḇ·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> </span><span class="str2">In want, needy, poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and save</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wō·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lives</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַפְשׁ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nap̄·šō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the oppressed.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(’eḇ·yō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> </span><span class="str2">In want, needy, poor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/72-13.htm">Psalm 72:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/72-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 72:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/72-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 72:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>