Psalm 72:1-8

Contemporary English Version

¹ Please help the king
to be honest and fair
    just like you, our God.
² Let him be honest and fair
with all your people,
    especially the poor.
³ Let peace and justice rule
    every mountain and hill.
⁴ Let the king defend the poor,
rescue the homeless, and crush
    everyone who hurts them.
⁵ Let the king live^[a] forever
    like the sun and the moon.
⁶ Let him be as helpful as rain
that refreshes the meadows
    and the ground.
⁷ Let the king be fair
    with everyone,
and let there be peace
until the moon
    falls from the sky.