Psalms 72:1 (BSB)
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

Psalms 72:2 (BSB)
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

Psalms 72:3 (BSB)
May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.

Psalms 72:4 (BSB)
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.

Psalms 72:5 (BSB)
May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.

Psalms 72:6 (BSB)
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.

Psalms 72:7 (BSB)
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.

Psalms 72:8 (BSB)
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Psalms 72:9 (BSB)
May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

Psalms 72:10 (BSB)
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Psalms 72:11 (BSB)
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalms 72:12 (BSB)
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

Psalms 72:13 (BSB)
He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.

Psalms 72:14 (BSB)
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

Psalms 72:15 (BSB)
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

Psalms 72:16 (BSB)
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.

Psalms 72:17 (BSB)
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.

Psalms 72:18 (BSB)
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Psalms 72:19 (BSB)
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalms 72:20 (BSB)
Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
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