Psalms 72:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 72:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:
Psalms 72:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 72

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence, etc.] From all the secret and open designs and efforts of their enemies; “from deceit”, and deceitfulness of sin and its lusts, so as that they shall not be finally hardened and destroyed by it; from the deceitfulness of the old serpent the devil, and all his cunning wiles and stratagems; and from false teachers, who lie in wait to deceive, and who would, if possible, deceive the very elect, but shall not: and from “violence”; from the violent and tyrannical power of sin, so as that it shall not have the dominion over them; from the rage and fury of the men of the world, which is overcome by him; and from Satan, the strong man armed, who…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence - He will rescue their lives; that is, he will deliver them from the hands of men who practice deceit, or who are dishonest and unjust - and from the hands of those who oppress. This is stating in another form the idea that his reign would be one of equity, protecting the rights of the poor, and delivering the oppressed. And precious shall their blood be in his sight - That is, so precious that he will not permit it to be shed unjustly, but will come to their rescue when their life is in danger; or, that - being shed - he will regard it as so valuable that he will not permit it to go unavenged. He will never be indifferent to their safety,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Deceit and violence - The two ways whereby the lives of men are usually destroyed. Precious - He will not be prodigal of the lives of his subjects, but like a true father of his people, will tenderly preserve them, and severely avenge their blood upon those who shall shed it. Psalms 72:15”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he shall: Psa 25:22, Psa 130:8; Gen 48:16; Sa2 4:9; Luk 1:68-75; Tit 2:14 precious: Psa 116:15; Mat 23:30-36; Th1 2:15, Th1 2:16; Rev 6:9-11, Rev 17:6, Rev 18:20-24, Rev 19:2 Psalms 72:15”
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