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14 From harm and violence he will defend them;[a]
he will value their lives.[b]

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  1. Psalm 72:14 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).
  2. Psalm 72:14 tn Heb “their blood will be precious in his eyes.”

14 He will rescue(A) them from oppression and violence,
    for precious(B) is their blood in his sight.

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14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

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