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Psalms 72:14

Poverty and the vulnerableSalvation

12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

13 He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.

He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

15 Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

16 May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
KJV
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
WEB
He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.
ASV
He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:
DARBY
He will redeem their souls from oppression and violence, and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
BLB
From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul, and their blood will be precious in his eyes.
ÅB
Han skal forløse deres sjel fra undertrykkelse og fra vold, og deres blod skal være dyrt i hans øyne.
OTB
Han vil forløse deres liv fra undertrykkelse og vold,
Og deres blod vil være dyrebart i hans øyne.
B1930
Han skal forløse deres sjel fra undertrykkelse og fra vold, og deres blod skal være dyrt i hans øine.

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