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align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Christian Standard Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/csb/esv/psalms/72.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Verses"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><section epub:type="chapter" id="csb-Psalms.72" /><h4 class="psalm">Psalm 72</h4><h3 class="head1">A Prayer for the King</h3><h3 class="head2">Of Solomon.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.title"><span class="xrfAlphabet">†</span></a></h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.1" /><A name="2"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm"><b></b></a></span>God, give your justice to the king</p><p class="poem">and your righteousness to the king’s son.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>He will judge your people with righteousness</p><p class="poem">and your afflicted ones with justice.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.2.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>May the mountains bring well-being<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.72.3.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> to the people</p><p class="poem">and the hills, righteousness.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.3.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,</p><p class="poem">help the poor,</p><p class="poem">and crush the oppressor.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.4.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>May they fear you<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.72.5.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> while the sun endures</p><p class="poem">and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>May the king be like rain that falls on the cut grass,</p><p class="poem">like spring showers that water the earth.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>May the righteous<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.72.7.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> flourish in his days</p><p class="poem">and well-being abound</p><p class="poem">until the moon is no more.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>May he rule from sea to sea</p><p class="poem">and from the Euphrates</p><p class="poem">to the ends of the earth.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>May desert tribes kneel before him</p><p class="poem">and his enemies lick the dust.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>May the kings of Tarshish</p><p class="poem">and the coasts and islands bring tribute,</p><p class="poem">the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Let all kings bow in homage to him,</p><p class="poem">all nations serve him.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>For he will rescue the poor who cry out</p><p class="poem">and the afflicted who have no helper.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>He will have pity on the poor and helpless</p><p class="poem">and save the lives of the poor.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>He will redeem them from oppression and violence,</p><p class="poem">for their lives are<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.72.14.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> precious<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.72.14.2"><span class="fnAlphabet">B</span></a> in his sight.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>May he live long!</p><p class="poem">May gold from Sheba be given to him.</p><p class="poem">May prayer be offered for him continually,</p><p class="poem">and may he be blessed all day long.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>May there be plenty of grain in the land;</p><p class="poem">may it wave on the tops of the mountains.</p><p class="poem">May its crops be like Lebanon.</p><p class="poem">May people flourish in the cities</p><p class="poem">like the grass of the field.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>May his name endure forever;</p><p class="poem">as long as the sun shines,</p><p class="poem">may his fame increase.</p><p class="poem">May all nations be blessed by him</p><p class="poem">and call him blessed.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.18" /> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Blessed be the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> God, the God of Israel,</p><p class="poem">who alone does wonders.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.19" /> <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Blessed be his glorious name forever;</p><p class="poem">the whole earth is filled with his glory.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.19.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">Amen and amen.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.72.20" /> <A name=""></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/72-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>The prayers of David son of Jesse are concluded.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.72.20.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><h4 class="psalm">BOOK III</h4><h4 class="psalm">(Psalms 73–89)</h4><br /><section id="footnotes-Psalms.72" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Psalms.72.3.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.3">72:3</a></span> Or <span class="italic">peace</span>, also in v. 7</aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.72.5.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.5">72:5</a></span> LXX reads <span class="italic">May he continue</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.72.7.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.7">72:7</a></span> Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer read <span class="italic">May righteousness</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.72.14.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.14">72:14</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">their blood is</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.72.14.2"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.14">72:14</a></span> Or <span class="italic">valuable</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Psalms.72" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.title"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#csb-Psalms.72">72:title</a></span> Ps 127 title</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.1">72:1</a></span> 1Kg 3:9; 1Ch 22:12–13; Ps 24:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.2">72:2</a></span> Is 9:7; 11:2–5; 32:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.3.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.3">72:3</a></span> Is 11:9; 52:7; 55:12</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.4.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.4">72:4</a></span> Ps 109:31; Is 11:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.5">72:5</a></span> Ps 89:36–37</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.6">72:6</a></span> Dt 32:2; 2Sm 23:3–4; Hs 6:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.7">72:7</a></span> Ps 37:11; Is 2:4; 60:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.8">72:8</a></span> Gn 15:18; Ex 23:31; Zch 9:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.9">72:9</a></span> Ps 22:29; Is 49:23; Mc 7:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.10">72:10</a></span> 1Kg 10:22; 2Ch 9:21; Is 60:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.11">72:11</a></span> Ps 86:9; 138:4; Is 49:23</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.12">72:12</a></span> Jb 29:12–17</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.13">72:13</a></span> Pr 19:17; 28:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.14">72:14</a></span> Ps 69:18; 116:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.15">72:15</a></span> Is 60:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.16">72:16</a></span> Jb 5:25; Ps 104:16</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.17">72:17</a></span> Gn 12:2–3; 22:18; Ps 89:36</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.18">72:18</a></span> Jb 9:10; Ps 86:10; 136:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.19.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.19">72:19</a></span> Nm 14:21; Is 6:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.72.20.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.72.20">72:20</a></span> 2Sm 23:1</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Psalms.72" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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