Psalms 72:4

He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

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Other Translations for Psalms 72:4

BSB
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
AKJV
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
CPDV
He will judge the poor of the people, and he will bring salvation to the sons of the poor. And he will humble the false accuser.
ERV
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
NHEB
He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.
SMT
He shall judge the poor of the people, and save to the sons of the needy, and he will break in pieces him oppressing.

Commentary for Psalms 72:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 72:4
Summary
Protection of vulnerable from exploitation
Event
Defending the oppressed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise