Psalms 72
Endow the King with Your Justice
Of Solomon.
1May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.2May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
3May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
4May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
5May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
6May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
7May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
8May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
9May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
10May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
11For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
12He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
13He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
14Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
15May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.
16May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
17Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
18And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
19Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.