Psalm 72
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Solomonic. God, give Your justice to the king and Your righteousness to the king's son.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2He will judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted ones with justice.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3May the mountains bring prosperity to the people and the hills, righteousness.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people, help the poor, and crush the oppressor.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5May he continue while the sun endures and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6May he be like rain that falls on the cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8May he rule from sea to sea and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9May desert tribes kneel before him and his enemies lick the dust.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10May the kings of Tarshish and the coasts and islands bring tribute, the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11Let all kings bow down to him, all nations serve him.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12For he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious in his sight.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16May there be plenty of grain in the land; may it wave on the tops of the mountains. May its crops be like Lebanon. May people flourish in the cities like the grass of the field.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18May the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders, be praised.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19May His glorious name be praised forever; the whole earth is filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20The prayers of David son of Jesse are concluded.
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Psalm 71
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