Psalms 72:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 72:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 72:4 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 72:4 — KJV
“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”
— Psalms 72:4 (KJV)
Psalms 72:4 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 72:4
“In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar? any of...: any of the judges”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:4: judge, people, children
“But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. meat: Heb. morsel”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:4: poor, save, children
“And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:4: poor, people, save
“Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:4: judge, poor, needy
“As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. lead...: or, call thee blessed destroy: Heb. swallow up”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:4: people, children, oppressor
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