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Berean Standard Bible

“For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.”

Psalms 72:12

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Study note

This psalm is attributed to Solomon and is a prayer for the king to rule with God's justice. It describes an ideal ruler whose reign brings prosperity and peace.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

World English Bible (WEB)

For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.

King James Version (KJV)

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For he will deliver the needy when he crieth, And the poor, that hath no helper.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For he will be a saviour to the poor in answer to his cry; and to him who is in need, without a helper.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque él librará al menesteroso que clamare, y al afligido que no tuviere quien le socorra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él librará al pobre cuando clame a él; él ayudará al oprimido porque ellos no tienen a nadie que los defienda.

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