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Psalms 72:1-7; Psalms 72:10-14
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Psalms 72:1-7
1
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king's son.
2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
3
May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness.
4
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, and crush the oppressor.
5
May he live while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.
6
May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
7
In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Psalms 72:10-14
10
May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles render him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts.
11
May all kings fall down before him, all nations give him service.
12
For he delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper.
13
He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.
14
From oppression and violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.