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Psalms 72:13-1964 bbe — He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need. He will keep their souls free from evil des…

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He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need.

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He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

15

May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day.

16

May there be wide-stretching fields of grain in the land, shaking on the top of the mountains, full of fruit like Lebanon: may its stems be unnumbered like the grass of the earth.

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May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.

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Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders.

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Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it.

20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

— Psalms 72:13-1964, Bible in Basic English

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    “He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save. He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight: And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: And men shall pray for him continually; They shall bless him all the day long. There shall be abundance of grain in the earth upon the top of the mountains; The fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: And they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy. Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things: And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen. The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. ”

Psalms 72 — Context

10

Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands come back with offerings; let the kings of Sheba and Seba give of their stores.

11

Yes, let all kings go down before him; let all nations be his servants.

12

For he will be a saviour to the poor in answer to his cry; and to him who is in need, without a helper.

13

He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need.

14

He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

15

May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day.

16

May there be wide-stretching fields of grain in the land, shaking on the top of the mountains, full of fruit like Lebanon: may its stems be unnumbered like the grass of the earth.

17

May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.

18

Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders.

19

Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it.

20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

Psalms 72:13-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:13-1964 say?
Psalms 72:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need. He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes. May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day. May there be wide-stretching fields of grain in the land, shaking on the top of the mountains, full of fruit like Lebanon: may its stems be unnumbered like the grass of the earth. May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name. Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders. Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it. The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended. ”
Where is Psalms 72:13-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verses 13–1964.
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 72:13-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:13-1964 in?
Psalms 72:13-1964 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 72:13-1964?
Psalms 72:13-1964 reads (BBE): “He will have pity on the poor, and be the saviour of those who are in need. He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes. May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day. May there be wide-stretching fields of grain in the land, shaking on the top of the mountains, full of fruit like Lebanon: may its stems be unnumbered like the grass of the earth. May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name. Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders. Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it. The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended. ” 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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