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72:12-14 He Brings Justice and Relief to the Poor and Needy. Proverbs 31:1-9 portrays the ideal human ruler, and the biblical desire is that the Davidic king embody that ideal. These verses lay stress on the needy, the poor, and the weak (cf. Ps. 72:2-4): these are the people most easily subjected to oppression and violence on the part of powerful nobles or regional lords. redeems. That is, rescues so that they may live faithfully for God. precious is their blood in his sight. Such a king will not allow the powerful to shed that blood.