Psalm 72

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 72. By Solomon. God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son. He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness. He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces. They shall fear you while the sun endures; and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. He will come down like rain on the mown grass, as showers that water the earth. In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth. Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him. For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper. He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight. He will live; and Sheba’s gold will be given to him. Men will pray for him continually. They will bless him all day long. Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field. His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed. Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvellous deeds. Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen. This ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse.

Worship Lyrics

By Solomon
God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son
He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice
The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people
The hills bring the fruit of righteousness
He will judge the poor of the people
He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces
They shall fear you while the sun endures
And as long as the moon, throughout all generations
He will come down like rain on the mown grass, as showers that water the earth
In his days, the righteous shall flourish
And abundance of peace, until the moon is no more
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth
Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him
His enemies shall lick the dust
The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute
The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts
Yes, all kings shall fall down before him
All nations shall serve him
For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper
He will have pity on the poor and needy
He will save the souls of the needy
He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence
Their blood will be precious in his sight
He will live; and Shebas gold will be given to him
Men will pray for him continually
They will bless him all day long
Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land
Its fruit sways like Lebanon
Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field
His name endures forever
His name continues as long as the sun
Men shall be blessed by him
All nations will call him blessed
Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvellous deeds
Blessed be his glorious name forever
Let the whole earth be filled with his glory
Amen and amen
This ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse

About This Psalm

Psalm 72 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, righteousness, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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