29 The prefixed verb form is best understood as a defectively written imperfect (see Deut 7:16).
30 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).
31 Heb “their blood will be precious in his eyes.”

In other versions

He has pity on the weak and the needy,

and saves the lives of the needy.

From oppression and violence he redeems their life,

and precious is their blood in his sight.

He will take pity on the weak and the needy

and save the needy from death.

He will rescue them from oppression and violence,

for precious is their blood in his sight.

He will have pity on the poor and helpless

and save the lives of the poor.

He will redeem them from oppression and violence,

for their lives are precious in his sight.

He feels pity for the weak and the needy,

and he will rescue them.

He will redeem them from oppression and violence,

for their lives are precious to him.

He will take pity on the helpless and needy,

and the lives of the needy he will save.

From oppression and from violence

he will redeem their lives,

and their blood will be precious in his eyes.

He shall spare the poor and needy,

And shall save the souls of the needy.

He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence:

And precious shall their blood be in his sight.

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