Psalms 72:4
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He shall judge the poor of the people,.... Of the people of God, whether among Jews or Gentiles; See Gill on Psa 72:2;
he shall save the children of the needy; whose parents being needy, they are so…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He shall judge the poor of the people - The afflicted; the down-trodden; the needy. He would vindicate their cause against their oppressors; his reign would be one of impartial justice, under which…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
An expansion of Psa 72:72. The oppressed and defenceless are the special care of the true king, "whose glory is, redressing human wrong." He does justice to -the afflicted of the people"; he is the…
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