13 He shall be merciful to the poor and needy, and shall preserve the souls of the poor.

14 He shall redeem their souls from deceit and violence, and [a]dear shall their blood be in his sight.

15 Yea, he shall live, and unto him shall they give of the [b]gold of Sheba: they shall also pray for him continually, and daily bless him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:14 Though tyrants pass not to shed blood, yet this godly king shall preserve his subjects from all kind of wrong.
  2. Psalm 72:15 God will both prosper his life, and also make the people most willing to obey him.

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