Psalms 72:13 net — He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.

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"He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save."

— Psalms 72:13, NET Bible

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Psalms 72 — Context

10

The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.

11

All kings will bow down to him; all nations will serve him.

12

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

13

He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.

14

From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.

15

May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!

16

May there be an abundance of grain in the earth; on the tops of the mountains may it sway! May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon! May its crops be as abundant as the grass of the earth!

Psalms 72:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:13 say?
Psalms 72:13 in the NET Bible reads: “He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.”
Where is Psalms 72:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 13.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:13 in?
Psalms 72:13 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?
Psalms 72:13 reads (NET): “He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.” 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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