Psalm 72 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

The Reign of the Righteous King.

Psa 72:1

Psa 72:1A Psalm of Solomon. Give the king thy justice, O God, and thy righteousness to the royal son!

Psa 72:2

Psa 72:2May he judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with justice!

Psa 72:3

Psa 72:3Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness!

Psa 72:4

Psa 72:4May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, and crush the oppressor!

Psa 72:5

Psa 72:5May he live while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!

Psa 72:6

Psa 72:6May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!

Psa 72:7

Psa 72:7In his days may righteousness flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

Psa 72:8

Psa 72:8May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!

Psa 72:9

Psa 72:9May his foes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust!

Psa 72:10

Psa 72:10May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles render him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts!

Psa 72:11

Psa 72:11May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!

Psa 72:12

Psa 72:12For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper.

Psa 72:13

Psa 72:13He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.

Psa 72:14

Psa 72:14From oppression and violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight.

Psa 72:15

Psa 72:15Long may he live, may gold of Sheba be given to him! May prayer be made for him continually, and blessings invoked for him all the day!

Psa 72:16

Psa 72:16May there be abundance of grain in the land; on the tops of the mountains may it wave; may its fruit be like Lebanon; and may men blossom forth from the cities like the grass of the field!

Psa 72:17

Psa 72:17May his name endure for ever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May men bless themselves by him, all nations call him blessed!

Psa 72:18

Psa 72:18Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.

Psa 72:19

Psa 72:19Blessed be his glorious name for ever; may his glory fill the whole earth! Amen and Amen!

Psa 72:20

Psa 72:20The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

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Psalm 72 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

The Reign of the Righteous King.

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