A Psalm for Solomon Here in this “Psalm for Solomon”, some of the early verses are a prayer for God's blessing upon himself (David), and particularly blessings upon his son, Solomon, as his successor as king. There is then an ill-defined transition where God's glory becomes the primary focus. Some pronouns through this transition are likely dual-references, which are identified using the ‘deep purple' font, followed by the parenthetic insertion where font treatment alone will not suffice for clarity, such as “(Solomon and Christ)” in the case of dual-references. 1Give the king (David) Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king's son (Solomon). 2He (Solomon) shall judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor with justice. 3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4He (Solomon) shall judge the poor of the people, He (Solomon and Christ) shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. 5They shall fear You as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6He (Christ) shall come down like rain upon the mown grass; as showers that water the earth. 7In His days shall the righteous flourish; and peace and prosperity abound until the moon is no more. 8He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. 9They who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before Him (Solomon and Christ); and His enemies shall lick the dust. 10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. 11Yea, all kings shall fall down before Him (Christ); all nations shall serve Him. 12For He shall deliver the needy when he cries; the poor also, and him that has no helper. 13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. 14He (Christ) shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence; and precious shall their blood be in His sight. 15And he (Solomon) shall live, and to him (Solomon) shall be given the gold of Sheba; prayer also shall be made for Him (Solomon and Christ) continually; and daily shall He (Christ) be praised. 16May there be abundant grain in the earth; and may it sway upon the top of the mountains; its crops shall flourish like Lebanon; and the people thrive like the grass of the earth. 17His name shall endure forever; it shall continue as long as the sun; and men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed. 18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who, alone, does wondrous things. 19And blessed be His glorious name forever; and let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen. 20The prayers of David, son of Jesse, are ended. Reader-Friendly Bible: Purple Letter Edition © 2024 by Jim Musser. Used by Permission. All rights Reserved. Bible Hub |
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