Psalms 72:13
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
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…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He shall spare the poor and needy - He will have pity on; he will show mercy or favor to them. And shall save the souls of the needy - Will guard and defend them; will be their protector and friend.…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
He shall have pity on the weak and needy,
And the souls of the needy shall he save.
The weakmay include the sick as well as the poor. Cp. Psa 40:1; Psa 82:3-4; Isa 10:1; Isa 11:4; Amo 4:1.…
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