Psalms 72:4

“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”

"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
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What does Psalms 72:4 mean?

Psalm 72:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor." This verse is part of a larger psalm that is attributed to King Solomon. It is a prayer for justice…

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Justice and Mercy: The Heartbeat of God's Kingdom

Psalm 72:4 states, "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor." This verse gives us a profound glimpse into the very character of God and His kingdom, establishing justice and mercy as pivotal themes…

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A Prayer for Justice and Mercy

Father God, in Your Holy presence, we come before You with humility and reverence. We lift up our hearts in gratitude for Your unwavering love and justice. As the scripture reminds us in Psalm 72:4, "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy…

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Psalms 72:4 - "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor."
Psalms 72:20 - "The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended."
"The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness." - Psalms 72:3
Psalms 72:3 - "The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness."
Psalms 72:13 - "He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy."
Psalms 72:2 - "He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment."
Psalms 119:72 - "The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver."
Psalms 72:18 - "Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things."
Psalms 72:5 - "They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations."
Psalms 72:7 - "In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth."
"Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things." - Psalms 72:18
"The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended." - Psalms 72:20
Psalms 72:9 - "They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust."
Psalms 72:1 - "Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son."
Psalms 72:10 - "The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts."
Psalms 72:14 - "He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight."
Psalms 72:6 - "He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth."
"They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust." - Psalms 72:9
Psalms 72:12 - "For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper."
Psalms 72:8 - "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth."
Psalms 72:11 - "Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him."
"He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth." - Psalms 72:6
Psalms 72:19 - "And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen."
Psalms 78:72 - "So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands."
"The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts." - Psalms 72:10
"So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands." - Psalms 78:72
"And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen." - Psalms 72:19
"He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth." - Psalms 72:8
Psalms 72:15 - "And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised."