Read Psalms 72

World English Bible · 20 verses

1. ¹ By Solomon. God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ They shall fear you while the sun endures; and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ He will come down like rain on the mown grass, as showers that water the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ Praise be to Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ This ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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