Psalms 72:14

What does Psalms 72:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 72:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

From fraud and from violence he redeemeth their soul, And precious is their blood in his eyes.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I have been scourged all the day; and my chastisement hath been in the mornings.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He will redeem their souls from oppression and violence, and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

Context

v.13He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save.

v.14This passage

v.15And 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 25:22

    Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all his troubles.

  • Revelation 18:20

    Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye saints, and ye apostles, and ye prophets; for God hath judged your judgment on her.

  • Psalms 69:18

    Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.

  • Revelation 19:2

    for true and righteous are his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot, her that corrupted the earth with her fornication, and he hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

  • Titus 2:14

    who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

  • 1 Samuel 26:21

    Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

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