Psalm 72:1-2
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Psalm 72
Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King
Of Solomon.
1 Give the king your justice, O God,
and your righteousness to a king’s son.(A)
2 May he judge your people with righteousness
and your poor with justice.(B)
Psalm 72:7-8
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7 In his days may righteousness flourish
and peace abound, until the moon is no more.(A)
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth.(B)
Psalm 72:10-13
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10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles
render him tribute;
may the kings of Sheba and Seba
bring gifts.(A)
11 May all kings fall down before him,
all nations give him service.
12 For he delivers the needy when they call,
the poor and those who have no helper.(B)
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy
and saves the lives of the needy.
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