May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,
help the poor,
and crush the oppressor.(A)

May he continue[a] while the sun endures
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.(B)
May he be like rain that falls on the cut grass,
like spring showers that water the earth.(C)
May the righteous[b] flourish in his days
and prosperity[c] abound
until the moon is no more.(D)

May he rule from sea to sea
and from the Euphrates
to the ends of the earth.(E)
May desert tribes kneel before him
and his enemies lick the dust.(F)
10 May the kings of Tarshish
and the coasts and islands bring tribute,
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:5 LXX; MT reads May they fear you
  2. Psalm 72:7 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer read May righteousness
  3. Psalm 72:7 Or peace

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