Psalms 72:14 bbe — He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

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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."

— Psalms 72:14, Bible in Basic English

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“He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.”
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Psalms 72 — Context

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

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

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.

Psalms 72:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:14 say?

Psalms 72:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.”

Where is Psalms 72:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 72:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 14.

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 72:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 72:14 in?

Psalms 72:14 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 72:14?

Psalms 72:14 reads (BBE): “He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.” 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.

Psalms 72:14 bbe — He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

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