Psalms 72:12

“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth, etc.] Such as are not only in want, but are sensible of it, see their need of Christ and his righteousness, and salvation by him, and cry to him for the same, under a sense of their misery and danger; these he delivers out of all their troubles, and out of the hands of all their enemies, and supplies all their need; the poor also; the poor in spirit; who acknowledge their spiritual poverty, and apply to him for the true riches; to these he gives gold tried in the fire, that they may be rich; he gives them grace here, and glory hereafter; and [him] that hath no helper; that is in an helpless condition; can neither help himself, nor can any…”

“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth - The sufferer; the down-trodden; the oppressed. See the notes at Psalms 72:4. Compare the notes at Isaiah 61:1. The poor also ... - All who have no protector; all who are exposed to injustice and wrong from others. This is everywhere declared to be the characteristic of the reign of the Messiah. See the notes at Isaiah 11:4. return to 'Top of Page'”

“72:12-14 The anointed king will rescue the needy. He is not only the judge but also a father to the poor (10:14, 17; 68:5). 72:12 To rescue the poor means to bring an end to the rule of their oppressors.”

“For: Psa 72:4, Psa 10:17, Psa 82:3, Psa 82:4, Psa 102:17, Psa 102:20; Job 29:12; Isa 41:17; Luk 4:18, Luk 7:22; Co2 8:9; Heb 7:25; Rev 3:17, Rev 3:18 him: Ecc 4:1; Isa 63:4, Isa 63:5 Psalms 72:13”

“The confirmation of these prospects is now given. Voluntative forms are intermingled because the prospect extending into the future is nevertheless more lyrical than prophetic in its character. The elevation of the king to the dominion of the world is the reward of his condescension; he shows himself to be the helper and protecting lord of the poor and the oppressed, who are the especial object upon which God's eye is set. He looks upon it as his task to deal most sympathizingly and most considerately (יחס) just with those of reduced circumstances and with the poor, and their blood is precious in his eyes. Psa 72:12 is re-echoed in Job 29:12. The meaning of Psa 72:14 is the same as Psa…”