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