Psalms 72:14 nasb — He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;

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"He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;"

— Psalms 72:14, NASB

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Psalms 72 — Context

11

And let all kings bow down before him, All nations serve him.

12

For he will deliver the needy when he cries for help, The afflicted also, and him who has no helper.

13

He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save.

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He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;

15

So may he live, and may the gold of Sheba be given to him; And let them pray for him continually; Let them bless him all day long.

16

May there be abundance of grain in the earth on top of the mountains; Its fruit will wave like the cedars of Lebanon; And may those from the city flourish like vegetation of the earth.

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May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.

Psalms 72:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:14 say?
Psalms 72:14 in the NASB reads: “He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;”
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 (NASB): “He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;” 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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