1 A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness to the king’s son. WBS — Psalm 72:1
2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. WBS — Psalm 72:2
3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. WBS — Psalm 72:3
4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. WBS — Psalm 72:4
5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. WBS — Psalm 72:5
6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. WBS — Psalm 72:6
7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. WBS — Psalm 72:7
8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. WBS — Psalm 72:8
9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust. WBS — Psalm 72:9
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. WBS — Psalm 72:10
11 Yes, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. WBS — Psalm 72:11
12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. WBS — Psalm 72:12
13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. WBS — Psalm 72:13
14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall be their blood in his sight. WBS — Psalm 72:14
15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. WBS — Psalm 72:15
16 There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit of it shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. WBS — Psalm 72:16
17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. WBS — Psalm 72:17
18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. WBS — Psalm 72:18
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and amen. WBS — Psalm 72:19
20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. WBS — Psalm 72:20