Mazmur 72:12

72:12 For he will rescue the needy ¹  when they cry out for help,

and the oppressed ²  who have no defender.

Mazmur 72:14

72:14 From harm and violence he will defend them; ³ 

he will value their lives. ⁴ 

[72:12]  ¹ tn The singular is representative. The typical needy individual here represents the entire group.

[72:12]  ² tn The singular is representative. The typical oppressed individual here represents the entire group.

[72:14]  ³ tn Or “redeem their lives.” The verb “redeem” casts the Lord in the role of a leader who protects members of his extended family in times of need and crisis (see Pss 19:14; 69:18).

[72:14]  ⁴ tn Heb “their blood will be precious in his eyes.”