Psalms 72
72
The Righteous King
Solomon’s psalm # 72 The Septuagint indicates this could be a psalm written by David for his son Solomon. This royal psalm is a prayer for the king. Read through it as though it is referring to King Jesus—One who is greater than Solomon.
1O God, make the king a godly judge like you
and give the king’s son the gift of justice too.
2Help him to give true justice to your people,
honorably and equally to all.
3Then the mountains of influence will be fruitful,
and from your righteousness
prosperity and peace will flow to all the people.
4May the poor and humble have an advocate with the king.
May he consider the children of the poor
and crush the cruel oppressor.
5The sun and moon will stop shining
before your devoted lovers will stop worshiping;
for ages upon ages the people will love and adore you!
6Your favor will fall like rain upon our surrendered lives, # 72:6 Or “like rain on mown grass.”
like showers reviving the earth.
7In the days of his reign the righteous will spring forth
with the abundance of peace and prosperity forevermore.
8May he subdue and take dominion from sea to sea;
may he rule from the river to the rim.
9Desert nomads are bowing at his feet;
every enemy is falling facedown, biting the dust!
10Distant kings # 72:10 Included in the Hebrew text are kings of Tarshish (Spain) and kings of Sheba and Seba (Ethiopia). will surrender and come with their gifts
from every continent and coastland;
they will offer their tribute to you.
11O King of kings, they will all bow before you.
O King of kings, every nation will one day serve you.
12-13He will care for the needy and neglected
when they cry to him for help.
The humble and helpless will know his kindness,
for with a father’s compassion he will save their souls.
14They will be rescued from tyranny and torture,
for their lifeblood is precious in his eyes.
15Long live this King!
May the wealth of the world # 72:15 Or “the gold of Sheba.” be laid before him.
May there be ceaseless praise and prayer to him.
May all the blessing be brought to him.
16Bless us with a bountiful harvest,
with golden grain swaying on the mountain fields!
May the cities be full of praising people, fruitful and filled—
17so that his name may be honored forever!
May the fame of his name spring forth!
May it shine on, like the sunshine!
In him all will be blessed to bless others,
and may all the people bless the One who blessed them.
18Praise Yahweh forever, the God of Israel!
He is the one and only God of wonders,
surpassing every expectation.
19The blazing glory of his name will be praised forever!
May all the earth overflow with his glory!
Faithful is our King! Amen!
20This concludes the poetry sung by David, Jesse’s son.
Book 3
The Leviticus Psalms
Psalms of worship and God’s house
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72
A psalm of Solomon.
1God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.
2May he rightly judge your people, and may he be fair to the poor.
3May the mountains bring peace#72:3. Or “prosperity.” to the people, and the hills bring goodness.
4May he defend the poor and save their children, may he crush those who oppress them.
5May they respect him#72:5. Or “you.” as long as the sun and the moon shine above, for all generations.
6May his reign be like rain falling on new grass,#72:6. Literally, “mown grass.” A period of rain was needed after the first crop was cut in order for the second crop to grow. like showers that water the earth.
7May those who live right prosper under his rule; may there be great prosperity until the moon is no more.
8May he rule from sea to sea, from the river to the ends of the earth.#72:8. From sea to sea probably refers to the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea (or Red Sea); the river to the Euphrates.
9Desert tribes will kneel before him; and his enemies will bite the dust.
10The kings of Tarshish and the islands will bring him tribute; the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him with gifts.
11Every king will bow down to him; every nation will serve him.
12He will help the poor when they cry out to him, and help those who are suffering that have no one to support them.
13He has pity on the poor and needy—he saves their lives!
14He rescues them from violence and oppression, for their lives mean so much to him.
15May he live long! May the gold from Sheba be given to him. May people always pray for him and bless him all day long.
16May there be plenty of grain in the land, even growing on mountain-tops. May the fruit on the trees sway like the trees of Lebanon. May the people in the city flourish like grass in a field.
17May his fame live forever, may it last as long as the sun. May all nations be blessed through him, and may they praise him.
18Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who is the only one who can do such fantastic things! 19Praise his wonderful nature forever! May the whole world be full of his glory! Amen and amen!
20(This is the end of the psalms of David, son of Jesse.)#72:20. It is thought that this is an editorial comment that concludes the second book of Psalms (42-72).
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