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He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy.
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A King of Deep Compassion
Commentators agree that this verse describes a king whose rule is defined by deep pity and mercy for the vulnerable. Albert Barnes notes this is a special focus of his administration, while John Gill connects this compassion to Christ's role as a merciful High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall spare the poor and needy – He will have pity on them; He will show mercy or favor to them.
And shall save th…
19th Century
Baptist
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth, the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall spare the poor and needy Pity them, have mercy and compassion on them, and sympathize with them; such an on…
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