Psalms 71:12 cpdv — For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper. "

— Psalms 71:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 71 — Context

9

In his sight, the Ethiopians will fall prostrate, and his enemies will lick the ground.

10

The kings of Tarshish and the islands will offer gifts. The kings of Arabia and of Seba will bring gifts.

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And all the kings of the earth shall adore him. All nations will serve him.

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For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper.

13

He will spare the poor and the indigent, and he will bring salvation to the souls of the poor.

14

He will redeem their souls from usuries and from iniquity, and their names shall be honorable in his sight.

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And he will live, and to him will be given from the gold of Arabia, and by him they will always adore. They will bless him all day long.

Psalms 71:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 71:12 say?
Psalms 71:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper. ”
Where is Psalms 71:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 71:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 71, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 71:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 71:12 in?
Psalms 71:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 71:12?
Psalms 71:12 reads (CPDV): “For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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