Parallel Verses New International Version Of Solomon. Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. King James Bible A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. Darby Bible Translation {For Solomon.} O God, give the king thy judgments, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. World English Bible God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son. Young's Literal Translation By Solomon. O God, Thy judgments to the king give, And Thy righteousness to the king's son. Psalm 72:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleGive the king thy judgments - Let Solomon receive thy law, as the civil and ecclesiastical code by which he is to govern the kingdom. And thy righteousness unto the king's son - Righteousness may signify equity. Let him not only rule according to the strict letter of thy law, that being the base on which all his decisions shall be founded; but let him rule also according to equity, that rigorous justice may never become oppressive. Solomon is called here the king, because now set upon the Jewish throne; and he is called the king's son, to signify his right to that throne on which he now sat. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A.M. 2989. B.C. 1015. (Title.) A Psalm. This Psalm seems to have been composed by David in his last days, when he had set his beloved son on the throne. Then, says Calmet, transported with joy and gratitude, he addressed this Psalm to God, in which he prays Him to pour out His blessings on the young king and upon the people. He then, wrapped up in a divine enthusiasm, ascends to a higher subject; and sings the glory of the Messiah, and the magnificence of his reign. for. or, of. Give the king's Library The Eternal NameIt is pleasant, then, to find that there is one thing which is to last for ever. Concerning that one thing we hope to speak to-night, if God will enable me to preach, and you to hear. "His name shall endure for ever." First, the religion sanctified by his name shall endure for ever; secondly, the honor of his name shall endure for ever; and thirdly, the saving, comforting power of his name shall endure for ever. I. First, the religion of the name of Jesus is to endure for ever. When impostors forged … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 1: 1855 Jesus --"All Blessing and all Blest" The Millennium in Relation to Sin. The Millennium in Relation to the World. Cross References Luke 24:44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, 1 Kings 3:9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 1 Chronicles 29:19 And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided." Psalm 24:5 They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior. Isaiah 32:1 See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice. Jump to Previous Authority Endow Judgments Justice King's Psalm Righteousness Royal Solomon Solomon&GtJump to Next Authority Endow Judgments Justice King's Psalm Righteousness Royal Solomon Solomon&GtLinks Psalm 72:1 NIVPsalm 72:1 NLT Psalm 72:1 ESV Psalm 72:1 NASB Psalm 72:1 KJV Psalm 72:1 Bible Apps Psalm 72:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 72:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 72:1 French Bible Psalm 72:1 German Bible Psalm 72:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |