KJV ORIGINAL
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will rescue their lives from lies and cruelty, and their blood will be precious and valuable to him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God will protect his people from harm and deception, and that every life is deeply valuable to him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 72 is traditionally attributed to Solomon and describes the ideal righteous king who will rule with justice and protect the vulnerable. In ancient times, the poor and oppressed often had no one to defend them from violence and exploitation by the powerful. This psalm envisions a king who would personally intervene to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.
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