Psalm 72:14 “He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is p…”

Psalm 72:14

He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He shall redeeme their soules from deceite and violence, and deare shall their blood be in his sight.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“he shall”

Luke 1:68–75 2 Samuel 4:9 Psalm 130:8 Psalm 25:22 Genesis 48:16 Titus 2:14

Luke 1:68–75 · BSB

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.

2 Samuel 4:9 · BSB

But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,

Psalm 130:8 · BSB

And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity.

Psalm 25:22 · BSB

Redeem Israel, O God, from all its distress.

Genesis 48:16 · BSB

the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

“precious”

Psalm 116:15 Revelation 19:2 Revelation 17:6 Revelation 6:9–11 Matthew 23:30–36 Revelation 18:20–24

Psalm 116:15 · BSB

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

Revelation 19:2 · BSB

For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Revelation 17:6 · BSB

I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her.

Revelation 6:9–11 · BSB

And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.

Matthew 23:30–36 · BSB

And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’

Revelation 18:20–24 · BSB

Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Also

Psalm 69:18 1 Samuel 26:21

Psalm 69:18 · BSB

Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.

1 Samuel 26:21 · BSB

Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.

15Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

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