May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted(A) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;(B)
    may he crush the oppressor.(C)

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In his days may the righteous flourish(A)
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

May he rule from sea to sea
    and from the River[a](B) to the ends of the earth.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:8 That is, the Euphrates

17 May his name endure forever;(A)
    may it continue as long as the sun.(B)

Then all nations will be blessed through him,[a]
    and they will call him blessed.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:17 Or will use his name in blessings (see Gen. 48:20)

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