Psalm 72:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
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.
2 May he judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice.
Psalm 72:1-2
New International Version
Psalm 72
Of Solomon.
Psalm 72:7-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
7 In his days may righteousness flourish
and peace abound, until the moon is no more.
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Psalm 72:7-8
New International Version
7 In his days may the righteous flourish(A)
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
Footnotes
- Psalm 72:8 That is, the Euphrates
Psalm 72:10-11
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles
render him tribute,
may the kings of Sheba and Seba
bring gifts.
11 May all kings fall down before him,
all nations give him service.
Psalm 72:12-13
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
12 For he delivers the needy when they call,
the poor and those who have no helper.
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy,
and saves the lives of the needy.
Psalm 72:12-13
New International Version
12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
13 He will take pity(A) on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
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