Psalms 72:12
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth,.... Such as are not only in want, but are sensible of it, see their need of Christ and his righteousness, and salvation by him, and cry to him for the…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth - The sufferer; the down-trodden; the oppressed. See the notes at Psa 72:4. Compare the notes at Isa 61:1. The poor also ... - All who have no protector;…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
For he shall deliver His claim to this universal homage rests not on the strength of his armies but on the justice and mercifulness of his rule. Cp. Isa 16:4-5. The true victory of the kingdom of God…
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