72:1 A Psalm of Solomon. Give the king Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s son.
72:2 May he judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor with justice.
72:3 May the mountains bring well-being to the people, and the hills, in righteousness.
72:4 May he judge the poor of the people, may he save the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.
72:5 May they fear You as long as the sun endures, and the moon, throughout all generations.
72:6 May he descend like rain on the mown grass, as showers dripping on the earth.
72:7 In his days may the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace until the moon is no more.
72:8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
72:9 May those who dwell in the wilderness bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba offer a gift.
72:11 May all kings bow down before him; may all nations serve him.
72:12 Indeed, may he deliver the needy when he cries; the poor also, and him who has no helper.
72:13 May he have compassion on the poor and needy, and save the lives of the needy.
72:14 May he redeem their life from deceit and violence; and may their blood be precious in his sight.
72:15 May he live long, and may one give him the gold of Sheba; and pray for him continually; and all day long may he be blessed.
72:16 May there be abundance of grain in the earth on the top of the mountains; may its fruit shake like Lebanon; and may those from the city flourish like grass of the earth.
72:17 May his name endure forever; may his name increase as long as the sun. May men be blessed in him; may all nations call him blessed!
72:18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous deeds.
72:19 Blessed be His glorious name forever; and may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
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