Psalm 72

Revised Standard Version

⁵ May he live^[a] while the sun endures,
    and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
⁶ May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
    like showers that water the earth!
⁷ In his days may righteousness flourish,
    and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

⁸ May he have dominion from sea to sea,
    and from the River to the ends of the earth!
⁹ May his foes^[b] bow down before him,
    and his enemies lick the dust!
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 serve him!

¹² For he delivers the needy when he calls,
    the poor and him who has no helper.
¹³ He has pity on the weak and the needy,
    and saves the lives of the needy.
¹⁴ From oppression and violence he redeems their life;
    and precious is their blood in his sight.

¹⁵ Long may he live,
    may gold of Sheba be given to him!
May prayer be made for him continually,
    and blessings invoked for him all the day!
¹⁶ May there be abundance of grain in the land;
    on the tops of the mountains may it wave;
    may its fruit be like Lebanon;
and may men blossom forth from the cities
    like the grass of the field!
¹⁷ May his name endure for ever,
    his fame continue as long as the sun!
May men bless themselves by him,
    all nations call him blessed!

¹⁸ Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
    who alone does wondrous things.
¹⁹ Blessed be his glorious name for ever;
    may his glory fill the whole earth!
Amen and Amen!

²⁰ The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.