KJV ORIGINAL
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will have compassion on the poor and needy, and he will save the lives of those in need.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God's chosen king will protect and rescue those who are poor and desperate.
📚 Historical Context
This is from a psalm about the ideal king, traditionally attributed to Solomon, describing what a godly ruler should be like. In ancient Israel, kings were expected to be protectors of the vulnerable and defenders of justice. The psalm paints a picture of a reign where the poor and oppressed would find refuge and salvation.
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