Psalm 72:1
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
Psalm 72:3
May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Psalm 72:5
May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
Psalm 72:7
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
Psalm 72:8
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
Psalm 72:9
May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Psalm 72:12
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Psalm 72:13
He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
Psalm 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
Psalm 72:15
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
Psalm 72:16
May 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.
Psalm 72:17
May 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.
Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
Psalm 72:20
Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.